Arouse, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Aroused; p. pr. & vb. n. Arousing.]
Etymology: [Pref. a- + rouse.]
To excite to action from a state of rest; to stir, or put in motion or exertion; to rouse; to excite; as, to arouse one from sleep; to arouse the dormant faculties. Grasping his spear, forth issued to arouse His brother, mighty sovereign on the host. Cowper. No suspicion was aroused. Merivale.