arouse
verb [T] /əˈraʊz/Definition
C2 to cause someone to have a particular feeling: It's a subject that has aroused a lot of interest. Our suspicions were first aroused when we heard a muffled scream. → See also rouseInspiring feelings in others › to cause someone to feel sexual excitementSexual attractionAttractive arousal /əˈraʊ.zəl/ noun [U] › a state of (sexual) arousal (= being sexually excited)Sexual attractionAttractive aroused /əˈraʊzd/ › sexually excitedSexual attractionAttractive
(Definition of arouse verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- amuse verb
- emotive adjective
- enthuse verb
- fire verb (EXCITE)
- freak verb
- heartstrings noun
- inflame verb
- inspirational adjective
- inspire verb
- invoke verb
- kindle verb (FEELING)
- messianic adjective
- move verb (FEELINGS)
- moving adjective (FEELINGS)
- movingly adverb
- overwhelm verb (EMOTION)
- stirring adjective
- touching adjective
Topic:
Inspiring feelings in others
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