Meaning of arouse in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

verb

• To stimulate feelings.

  Example: The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort.

• To sexually stimulate.

  Example: I can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly.

• To wake from sleep or stupor.

  Example: 1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America.