arouse
verb (used with object)
to stir to action or strong response; excite.
arouses
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present tense formof arouse (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Instead he creates drama or a crisis, arouses a counterforce, attacks this new enemy, experiences fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the new enemy, feels relief, relaxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
To his critics and opponents, he is dangerous egotist, someone who arouses division.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024
That’s a direct hit to families, one that naturally arouses anger and frustration.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2024
Information that connects with group identities or familiar narratives—or that arouses emotion—can be particularly persuasive….
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2023
My voice took on the strident tone of virtuous outrage which automatically arouses suspicion.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
