# stimulated vs stipulate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### stipulate
*verb · IPA /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ · frequency rank #38,634*
To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

## Source
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