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Synonyms for Arouse (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (to begin moving):
stir

WordNet sense 2 (stimulate sexually):
excite, turn on, wind up

WordNet sense 3 (call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)):
elicit, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise, enkindle

WordNet sense 4 (summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic):
conjure, invoke, bring up, call down, conjure up, call forth, put forward

WordNet sense 5 (cause to be alert and energetic):
brace, energize, stimulate, energise, perk up

WordNet sense 6 (cause to become awake or conscious):
awaken, rouse, wake, waken, wake up

WordNet sense 7 (stop sleeping):
awake, come alive


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