AROUSE
Scrabble letter values: A1R1O1U1S1E1 = 6
Definition
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). — synonyms: elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
- verb stop sleeping. — synonyms: wake_up, awake, awaken, wake, come_alive, waken
- verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic. — synonyms: raise, conjure, conjure_up, invoke, evoke, stir, call_down, bring_up
- verb cause to be alert and energetic. — synonyms: stimulate, brace, energize, energise, perk_up
- verb cause to become awake or conscious. — synonyms: awaken, wake, waken, rouse, wake_up
- verb to begin moving. — synonyms: stir
- verb stimulate sexually. — synonyms: sex, excite, turn_on, wind_up
Examples
- “arouse pity”
- “raise a smile”
- “evoke sympathy”