v.
1.act as a stimulant
2.cause to do
3.stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
4.cause to be alert and energetic
5.cause to occur rapidly
6.stir feelings in
7.provide the needed stimulus for
Idiom of the Day
mark down (something) or mark (something) down
to make a note about something
The traffic policeman marked down all of the cars that were parked illegally.