- present tense form of arouse (3rd person singular).
arouses
Example Sentences
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So he creates drama, he attacks, arouses counter-forces, feels fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the enemy, claims triumph and relaxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
It arouses particularly strong emotions in a city which prides itself on its architectural conservation.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2025
Observing, handling and smelling real dried mealworms reduces their disgust and arouses their curiosity.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 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
