arouse
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verb \ə-ˈrau̇z\arousedarous·ing
Definition of AROUSE
transitive verb
1
: to awaken from sleep
2
: to rouse or stimulate to action or to physiological readiness for activity : excite <the book aroused debate>
intransitive verb
: to awake from sleep : stir
— arous·al \ə-ˈrau̇-zəl\ noun
See Examples of AROUSE
- The report aroused a great deal of public interest.
- The husky sound of her voice could always arouse him.
- Their proposal is certain to arouse the opposition.
Origin of AROUSE
a- (as in arise) + rouse
First Known Use: 1593
arouse
transitive verb \ə-ˈrau̇z\ (Medical Dictionary)aroused; arous·ing
Medical Definition of AROUSE
1
: to rouse or stimulate to action or to physiological readiness for activity <became sexually aroused>
2
: to give rise to <a response aroused by a stimulus>
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