arouses
|a-rouse|
/əˈraʊz/
(arouse)
stimulate or awaken
Etymology
'arouse' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'arousen', where the prefix 'a-' meant 'on/to' and 'rousen' meant 'to rouse or stir'.
'arouse' changed from the Middle English word 'arousen' (a- + rousen) and over time the -en ending was lost, yielding the modern English 'arouse'.
Initially, it meant 'to awaken or stir (someone)', but over time it evolved to include the broader sense 'to cause an emotion or response' in addition to 'wake'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present tense of 'arouse'.
Her comment arouses curiosity among the listeners.
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Verb 2
to cause (a feeling, emotion, or response) to occur; to evoke or provoke (interest, anger, suspicion, etc.).
The documentary arouses strong public interest in the issue.
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Last updated: 2025/09/26 19:00