Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Arouse.
How to pronounce arouse:
US
Arouse - as a verb
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Example: "Arouse pity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
strike a chordtouch a chordask forinvite9
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draw8rekindle13infatuate12fire upheat7ignite7inflame12stir upwake11excite15shake12stimulate11stir4excite15anger6discomfit17discompose17disconcert15untune6upset7shame10bruise8hurt7injure13offend13spite7wound9overcome15overpower17overtake15overwhelm20sweep overwhelm13interest8whelm13
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Stop sleeping
Example: "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awake12awaken13come alivewake11wake upwaken12Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring upcall downcall forthconjure16conjure upevoke12invoke13put forwardraise5stir4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call upsummon10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to be alert and energetic
Example: "Coffee and tea stimulate me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brace9energise9energize18perk upstimulate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to become awake or conscious
Example: "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awaken13rouse5wake11wake upwaken12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To begin moving
Example: "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stir4Example Sentences
"The movie's intense scenes really aroused my curiosity."
"The speaker's speech aroused feelings of inspiration in the audience."
"His actions inadvertently aroused suspicion among his colleagues."
"The romantic music playing in the background aroused feelings of love in their hearts."
"The shocking news article aroused public outrage."
Word Game Points
Is AROUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arouse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AROUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is AROUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arouse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAROUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is AROUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arouse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAROUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
