stimulates
stim-u-lates
verb
Makes something develop, become more active, or react more strongly.
"The new policy stimulates economic growth."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: brace, energize, arouse, stimulate, energise, perk up, induce, rush, hasten, excite, provoke, stir
Antonyms: calm, dampen, de-energise, de-energize, sedate, stifle, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize