The difference between Sedate and Stimulate

When used as verbs, sedate means to tranquilize by giving a sedative, whereas stimulate means to encourage into action.


Sedate is also adjective with the meaning: in a composed and temperate state.

check bellow for the other definitions of Sedate and Stimulate

  1. Sedate as an adjective:

    in a composed and temperate state.

  1. Sedate as a verb:

    to tranquilize by giving a sedative; to calm; to soothe; to induce sleep.

  1. Stimulate as a verb:

    To encourage into action.

  2. Stimulate as a verb:

    To arouse an organism to functional activity.