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)
elicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraiseHypernyms (Closely Related)
createmakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stop sleeping
Example: "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awakeawakencome alivewakewake upwakenSummon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring upcall downcall forthconjureconjure upevokeinvokeput forwardraisestirHypernyms (Closely Related)
call upsummonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to be alert and energetic
Example: "Coffee and tea stimulate me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
braceenergiseenergizeperk upstimulateHypernyms (Closely Related)
affectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to become awake or conscious
Example: "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awakenrousewakewake upwakenHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
To begin moving
Example: "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stirExample 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.
