AROUSES Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

arouses

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present tense third-person singular of arouse

as in wakes

to cause to stop sleeping the rooster's crow aroused me from my deep sleep

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as in awakes

to cease to be asleep set the alarm so we would arouse at 5:00 a.m.

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as in provokes

to rouse to strong feeling or action the court's controversial decision aroused many to protest and to lobby the legislature for a constitutional amendment

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This formula, for example, puts a refreshing spin on the humble micellar water by giving it a cooling sensation that instantly awakens skin.

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
This inspires and awakens them, forcing my team to be creators and not just operators.

Caroline Tell, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

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