A*rouse" (&?;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Aroused (&?;);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Arousing.] [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.
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