Arouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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arouse

 

[ əˈraʊz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotions

To evoke or awaken a feeling or emotion in someone.

Synonyms

awaken, evoke, stimulate

Examples of usage

  • She was aroused by the passionate speech.
  • His words were enough to arouse suspicion.
  • The movie aims to arouse empathy in the audience.
Context #2 | Verb

sexual

To awaken sexual feelings or interest in someone.

Synonyms

excite, stimulate, titillate

Examples of usage

  • The romantic scene in the movie aroused him.
  • Her provocative outfit was designed to arouse him.
  • The perfume she wore always aroused him.

Translations

Translations of the word "arouse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despertar

🇮🇳 उत्तेजित करना

🇩🇪 erregen

🇮🇩 membangkitkan

🇺🇦 збуджувати

🇵🇱 pobudzać

🇯🇵 興奮させる (こうふんさせる)

🇫🇷 éveiller

🇪🇸 despertar

🇹🇷 uyandırmak

🇰🇷 자극하다

🇸🇦 يثير

🇨🇿 vzbudit

🇸🇰 prebudiť

🇨🇳 唤醒 (huànxǐng)

🇸🇮 prebuditi

🇮🇸 vekja

🇰🇿 ояту

🇬🇪 გამოღვიძება

🇦🇿 oyatmaq

🇲🇽 despertar

Etymology

The word 'arouse' originated from the Old French word 'arouser', which means 'to excite, provoke'. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass both emotional and sexual arousal, reflecting its ability to awaken various feelings and reactions in individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,639, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.