1. to wake someone from sleep
2. to cause or stimulate a feeling, emotion, or reaction
3. to cause someone to become interested or excited

Examples

• The loud noise arouses the sleeping dog.
• Her speech arouses strong emotions in the audience.
• The mystery novel arouses curiosity about the ending.
• The smell of coffee arouses him from his nap.
• The debate arouses passionate responses from both sides.
• The teacher’s enthusiasm arouses interest in the subject.
• The alarm clock arouses her at six every morning.