A-rouse′, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. AROUSED; p. pr. & vb. n. AROUSING.] [Pref. a and rouse, a secondary form of raise.] To excite to action from a state of rest; to stir, or put in motion or exertion; as, to arouse one from sleep; to arouse the dormant faculties.

Grasping his spear, forth issued to arouse His brother, mighty sovereign of the host. Cooper.