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Meaning of Arouse
to wake someone or something from sleep or a state of inactivity
Definitions
- To wake someone or something from sleep or a state of inactivity
- * To evoke a particular feeling or reaction, especially a strong or exciting one
- * To stimulate or increase a particular activity or process
Etymology of Arouse
The word "arouse" comes from the Old French "aroser", which is derived from "a" (to) and "ros" (rising), and is related to the Latin "aurora" (dawn)
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of waking someone or something from sleep, and has since expanded to include a range of related meanings
Example Uses
- The alarm clock aroused her from a deep sleep
- * The news of the party aroused her excitement and enthusiasm
- * The scientist's discovery aroused a lot of interest and debate in the scientific community