arouse
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/əˈraʊz/
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/əˈraʊz/
to make someone feel something
The loud noise will arouse the baby from sleep.
to make someone feel sexual excitement
His touch can arouse strong feelings in her.
to make someone want to act
The speech will arouse people to help each other.
to wake someone up
Please arouse me at six o'clock tomorrow morning.