stimulate the senses

/ˈstɪmjəleɪt ðə ˈsɛnsɪz/

verb phrase

  1. to make someone's senses — sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell — more active or alert, especially through art, music, food, or a rich environment

    B1

    transitive; used with “the” or a possessive: stimulate the senses, stimulate your senses

    • "The bright lights and loud music stimulate the senses."A2
    • "Walking through the spice market stimulates the senses with new smells and sounds."B1
    • "The chef combined fragrant herbs and contrasting textures to stimulate the senses."B2
    • "The installation is designed to stimulate the senses rather than convey a clear message."B2

Common mistakes

  • stimulate senses→stimulate the senses

    Use “the” or a possessive before “senses” in this phrase: stimulate the senses / stimulate your senses.

Word family

stimulatestimulatingstimulationstimulusstimulantsensory