Synonyms of 'arouse' in British English
1 (verb)
Definition
to produce (a reaction, emotion, or response)
His work has aroused intense interest.
Synonyms
call forth
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2 (verb)
He apologized, saying this subject always aroused him.
Synonyms
animate
There was little about the game to animate the crowd.
3 (verb)
Some people are aroused by erotic novels.
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in the sense of agitate
Definition
to excite, disturb, or trouble
The thought of them inheriting all these things agitated her.
in the sense of animate
Definition
to make lively
There was little about the game to animate the crowd.
in the sense of enliven
Definition
to make lively, cheerful, or bright
Her presence enlivened even the most boring meeting.
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