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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