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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024a•rouse /əˈraʊz/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], a•roused, a•rous•ing. - to stir up;
excite: The fiery speech aroused the crowd. - to stimulate sexually.
- to wake (somebody) up:She aroused them at noon.
Compare rouse. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024a•rouse (ə rouz′),USA pronunciation v., a•roused, a•rous•ing. v.t. - to stir to action or strong response; excite:to arouse a crowd; to arouse suspicion.
- to stimulate sexually.
- to awaken;
wake up:The footsteps aroused the dog.
v.i. - to awake or become aroused:At dawn the farmers began to arouse.
- a-3 + rouse1, modeled on arise 1585–95
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . animate; inspirit, inspire; incite, provoke, instigate; stimulate, kindle, fire.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . calm.
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