AROUSE

v. 1 awaken, raise (up), wake up, waken, rouse, revive, stir (up) I was aroused by the noise and reached for my pistol 2 excite, stir up, stimulate, awaken, summon up, spark, Colloq turn on My suspicions were aroused because she was carrying my umbrella 3 provoke, encourage, quicken, foster, call forth, stir up, kindle, foment The song aroused feelings of patriotism among the recruits