Arouse

Pronunciation: /əˈraʊz/

Definitions of arouse

verb to awaken, excite, or stimulate a feeling or emotion

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise aroused the sleeping cat.

A2 The teacher's words aroused the students' curiosity about the topic.

B1 The movie's intense scenes aroused strong emotions in the audience.

B2 The passionate speech by the politician aroused a sense of patriotism in the crowd.

C1 The controversial article aroused a heated debate among scholars.

C2 The artwork's intricate details aroused a deep appreciation for the artist's skill.

Examples of arouse in a Sentence

formal The speaker's words were carefully chosen to arouse a sense of patriotism in the audience.

informal The movie's intense action scenes really arouse my adrenaline.

slang That new song by the band really arouses some good vibes.

figurative The painting's vibrant colors and intricate details can arouse a range of emotions in viewers.

Grammatical Forms of arouse

• past tense: aroused
• plural: arouses
• comparative: more aroused
• superlative: most aroused
• present tense: arouses
• future tense: will arouse
• perfect tense: has aroused
• continuous tense: is arousing
• singular: arouses
• positive degree: arouse
• infinitive: arouse
• gerund: arousing
• participle: aroused

Origin and Evolution of arouse

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'arouse' originated from the Old French word 'arouser' which came from the Latin word 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'erodere' meaning 'to gnaw'

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century with the meaning 'to awake from sleep', the word 'arouse' has evolved to also mean 'to awaken feelings or desires' in a broader sense.