aperitif, appetizer – An aperitif is a drink to stimulate the appetite and an appetizer is a food that does this before a meal. More…
condiment – From Latin condimentum, from condire, “to pickle, preserve”; condiments are food substances used to heighten the natural flavor of foods, to stimulate the appetite, to aid digestion, or preserve certain foods. More…
innervate, enervate – Innervate means “to stimulate or give nervous energy,” the opposite of enervate. More…
stimulate – From Latin stimulus, “pointed stick for goading animals.” More…