- present tense form of arouse (3rd person singular).
arouses
Example Sentences
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“This is an issue that arouses real passion,” said Rep. Seth Magaziner, a half-Jewish Rhode Island congressman navigating the same post-Oct. 7th currents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
It arouses particularly strong emotions in a city which prides itself on its architectural conservation.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
Information that connects with group identities or familiar narratives—or that arouses emotion—can be particularly persuasive….
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2023
Similarly the terms “death tax” versus “estate tax” arouses different emotions … and the list goes on and on.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2023
“Here it is. It says, ‘a marvel; that which arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration.’”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
