arouse (əˈraʊz
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Definitions
verb
- (tr) to evoke or elicit (a reaction, emotion, or response); stimulate
- to awaken from sleep
Alternative Forms
aˈrousal noun aˈrouser nounSynonyms
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stimulate,
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stir up,
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whip up,
summon up,
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call forth,
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inflame,
move,
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Usage examples
She would have to modify her questioning technique so as not to arouse undue suspicion.
, Dreams of Innocence (1994)This may arouse HIV from its latent state in the DNA of white blood cells.
New Scientist (1998)If remuneration has excited the politicians, it's also started to arouse some sleepy institutions.
The Australian (2004)No matter what feelings political figures arouse , the ballot box is the place to express them.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)All my life I've chosen women who wouldn't arouse jealousy, women I wouldn't care about losing.
, Jealousy (1986)