arouse

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arouse

(verb)

Meaning

to stimulate or awaken feelings

Example

"The heartfelt speech helped to arouse the audience's passion for change."

Synonyms

exciteinspirestimulate

Antonyms

calmdulldeaden

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English 'arousen', meaning to awaken.
Related word forms
  • verb: aroused
  • noun: arousal

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