Arouse

A·rouse

Arouse

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Aroused; p. pr. & vb. n. Arousing

  1. 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.
    No suspicion was aroused.