arouse

UK /əˈɹaʊz/ US /əˈɹaʊz/
verb 4

Definitions

verb

1

To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.

to arouse compassion, jealousy, or anger

Those insults aroused me to anger.

2

To sexually stimulate.

[…] grinding against their partners like burlesque performers, which even in parody Terry found erotic—reminding him of the Persian belly dancer he'd seen at the college, whose sensual dancing aroused him despite her claim of high art.

3

To sexually stimulate.

I can't wear wool underwear: it tends to arouse me at inappropriate times.

4

To wake from sleep or stupor; to rouse.

He kenned not whether it was devil or mortal, but flung himself on the roadside and lay like a corp for an hour or more, till the rain aroused him.

1996, Beruga (line translated by Dan Owsen), Terranigma. Nintendo of America. I have no idea who you are, but I thank you for arousing me.

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