Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Arouses.
Arouses - 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 smell of freshly baked cookies arouses my appetite."
"His speech arouses feelings of inspiration and motivation."
"The movie arouses curiosity about the unknown."
"The romantic music arouses a sense of nostalgia."
"The protest rally arouses public awareness about the issue."
Word Game Points
Is AROUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, arouses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AROUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is AROUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, arouses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAROUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is AROUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, arouses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAROUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
