Arouse

verb

/əˈɹaʊz/

Word Frequency: 3.0

Definitions

1.verbTo stimulate feelings.

"The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort."

2.verbTo sexually stimulate.

"I can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly."

3.verbTo wake from sleep or stupor.

"1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America."

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