01 v. t. To excite to action from a state of rest; to stir, or put in motion or exertion; to rouse; to excite; as, to arouse one from sleep; to arou…
imp. & p. p.
Aroused; p. pr. & vb. n.
Arousing
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To excite to action from a state of rest; to stir, or put in motion or exertion; to rouse; to excite; as, to arouse one from sleep; to arouse the dormant faculties.“Grasping his spear, forth issued to arouse His brother, mighty sovereign on the host.” — Cowper.“No suspicion was aroused.” — Merivale.