arouses

verb

stimulate sexually

to begin moving

cause to become awake or conscious

cause to be alert and energetic

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

stop sleeping

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

Roots

rouserouse- · Old French · to stir up

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