Dictionary entry

Arouse

Webster's Dictionary 1913

A‐rouse″ (�), 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.

Grasping his spear, forth issued to arouse

His brother, mighty sovereign on the host.

Cowper.

No suspicion was aroused.

Merivale.