arouse

== English == === Etymology === From a- +‎ rouse. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American, Canada) IPA(key): /əˈɹaʊz/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /əˈɹæɔz/ Rhymes: -aʊz === Verb === arouse (third-person singular simple present arouses, present participle arousing, simple past and past participle aroused) (transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique. Synonyms: animate, energize, inspire, fire; see also Thesaurus:enliven (transitive) To sexually stimulate. Synonyms: sex up, turn on; see also Thesaurus:sexually stimulate (transitive, euphemistic) To cause an erection of the penis or other physical signs of sexual arousal, such as fluid secretion. (transitive) To wake from sleep or stupor; to rouse. Synonyms: bring round, wake up; see also Thesaurus:awaken 1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America. I have no idea who you are, but I thank you for arousing me. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== arousal aroused === Anagrams === Roseau