Arouse Definition
ə-rouz
aroused, arouses, arousing
verb
aroused, arouses, arousing
To cause (someone) to be active, attentive, or excited.
The report aroused them to take action. The insult aroused him to anger.
American Heritage
To awaken, as from sleep.
Webster's New World
To become aroused.
Webster's New World
To stimulate sexual desire in.
American Heritage
To stir, as to action or strong feeling.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Arouse
From rouse on the model of such pairs as rise, arise
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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a- + rouse.
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