arouses

verb

Definition of arousesnext
present tense third-person singular of arouse
1
as in wakes
to cause to stop sleeping the rooster's crow aroused me from my deep sleep

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2
as in awakes
to cease to be asleep set the alarm so we would arouse at 5:00 a.m.

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3
as in provokes
to rouse to strong feeling or action the court's controversial decision aroused many to protest and to lobby the legislature for a constitutional amendment

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  1. awakens
  2. encourages
  3. stimulates
  4. stirs
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  • Audiences first saw the chaos in 2002's 28 Days Later, which starred Murphy as a bicycle courier who awakens from a coma amid the outbreak.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Her presence awakens the insecurities of Ben’s veterinarian mother.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of awakens
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  • For those families who consider gift giving a nonnegotiable aspect of the holidays, Ward encourages people to buy something small to avoid confrontations.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Shift your focus from gathering ideas to creating an actionable plan, one that encourages real outcomes.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encourages
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  • In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Badia said the city’s contemporary art scene, with its diverse range of galleries and museums, further stimulates creativity and fosters a forward-thinking approach to fashion.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulates
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  • But when a fake meme stirs the pot, the line between humor and harm gets blurry.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Then Fernandez stirs and extends his hand as if in greeting.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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