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   A·rouse

   /əˈrouz/

   

   verb

   • 1. evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response): "something about the man aroused the guard's suspicions" Similar causeinducepromptset offtriggerstir upinspirecall forthcall/bring into beingdraw forthbring outexciteevokepiquewhetstirengendergeneratekindlefiretouch offspark offprovokefosterwhip upsow the seeds ofliterary:enkindleOpposite allay
   • ▪ excite or provoke (someone) to anger or strong emotions: "an ability to influence the audience and to arouse the masses" Similar stir uprouseexcitegalvanizeelectrifystimulateinspiremovefire upfire the enthusiasm offire the imagination ofget goingwhip upinflameagitategoadprovokespur onurgeencourageanimateinciteegg onlight a fire underrare:inspiritOpposite pacify
   • ▪ excite (someone) sexually: "I was surprised to find that this look aroused me" Similar excitearouse sexuallystimulatemake feel sexually excitedmake feel sexytitillatepleaseattractinformal:turn onget goinggive someone a thrillfloat someone's boatdo it for someonelight someone's firetickle someone's fancyOpposite turn off
   • 2. awaken (someone) from sleep: "she had been aroused by the telephone" Similar wakewake upwakenawakenbring tobring aroundrouseinformal:knock upOpposite send to sleep

   Word Origin late 16th century: from rouse, on the pattern of the pair of rise, arise.

   Derivatives

   • 1. arousable adjective

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   What does arouse mean?

   • The whole community was aroused by the crime. arouse somebody (from something) (formal) to wake somebody from sleep Definition of arouse verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does Rouse mean?

   • excite: The fiery speech aroused the crowd. to stimulate sexually. to wake (somebody) up: She aroused them at noon. Compare rouse . a•rouse (ə rouz′ ), v., a•roused, a•rous•ing. to stir to action or strong response; excite: to arouse a crowd; to arouse suspicion. to stimulate sexually. wake up: The footsteps aroused the dog.

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   How do you say arouse in English?

   • So if someone has turned you on or made you sexually excited, you can say "Wow, you really make me aroused." The word "aroused" is very seldom used in any other context, at least in American English. One other context where you may occasional see arouse used is with curiousity: That question aroused my curiosity.

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   What is the difference between Rouse and arouse?

   • Rouse and arouse are both used in formal contexts. Arouse means ‘make someone have a particular feeling’: Both lecturers aroused a lot of interest in the subject of geology. Rouse means ‘wake someone up’ or ‘make someone active’: We also use rouse as a reflexive verb: She finally roused herself at lunchtime and got out of bed.

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   to stir to action or strong response; excite: to arouse a crowd; to arouse suspicion. to stimulate sexually. to awaken; wake up: The footsteps aroused the dog. v.i. to awake or become aroused: At dawn the farmers began to arouse.

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   AROUSE definition: 1. to make someone have a particular feeling or reaction: 2. to make someone sexually excited. Learn more.

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   arouse meaning: 1. to make someone have a particular feeling or reaction: 2. to make someone sexually excited. Learn more.

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   verb. /əˈraʊz/ IPA. Dictionary Definition of 'arouse' To awaken, stimulate, or elicit a particular emotional, physical, or mental response in someone or something. "The strong coffee will arouse your senses and get you ready for the day." Detailed Meaning of 'arouse'

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   Arouse means ‘make someone have a particular feeling’: Both lecturers aroused a lot of interest in the subject of geology. Rouse means ‘wake someone up’ or ‘make someone active’: The goal roused the supporters and they began to really get behind the team. ( get behind means ‘support’) We also use rouse as a reflexive verb:

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   verb (used with object), a·roused, a·rous·ing. to stir to action or strong response; excite: to arouse a crowd; to arouse suspicion. to stimulate sexually. to awaken; wake up: The footsteps aroused the dog. See more. verb (used without object), a·roused, a·rous·ing. to awake or become aroused: At dawn the farmers began to arouse. Recommended videos