Looking for the meaning of the word AROUSES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AROUSES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Arouse
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 16th century: from rouse, on the pattern of the pair of rise, arise
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈraʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response)
Short Definition:evoke feeling
Examples:- something about the man aroused the guard's suspicions
- the letter aroused in him a sense of urgency
Definition:
awaken (someone) from sleep
Short Definition:wake someone up
Examples:- she had been aroused from deep slumber
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