# simulate vs stimulated

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### simulate
*verb · IPA /ˈsɪm.jʊˌleɪt/ · frequency rank #16,346*
To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

### stimulated
*adjective · IPA /ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪd/ · frequency rank #17,967*
In a condition or state of stimulation.

## Source
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