From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Arouse \A*rouse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Aroused; p. pr. & vb.
n. Arousing.] [Pref. a- + rouse.]
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.
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Grasping his spear, forth issued to arouse
His brother, mighty sovereign on the host. --Cowper.
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No suspicion was aroused. --Merivale.
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