Meaning of 'arouse'

verb

to cause to become awake or conscious

Example: "I am difficult to arouse some mornings."

Synonyms: wake

verb

to cause to be alert and energetic

Example: "The dog was aroused by the neighbor's motorcycle."

Synonyms: stimulate

verb

to summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Example: "I aroused the woodland creatures with my whistling."

Synonyms: raise

verb

to call forth emotions, feelings, and responses

Example: "The incident aroused pity in all of us."

Synonyms: raise

verb

to stimulate sexually

Example: "This movie usually arouses the male audience."

verb

to begin moving

Example: "I aroused from bed at the late hour of 11am."