GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Arouse (), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Aroused (); p. pr. & vb. n. Arousing.] [Pref. a- + rouse.] To excite to action from a state of rest; to stir, or put in motion or exertion; to rouse; to excite; as, “to arouse one from sleep; to arouse the dormant faculties.”
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Grasping his spear, forth issued to arouse
His brother, mighty sovereign on the host. Cowper.
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No suspicion was aroused. Merivale.
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