B2verbformalemotionspsychology
US/əˈraʊz/
UK/əˈraʊz/
to make someone feel an emotion or become interested in something
In context
The strange noise outside aroused the dog's curiosity at once.
Her sudden resignation aroused suspicion among her colleagues.
The speech aroused strong feelings on both sides of the debate.
Words that go with arouse
verb + noun
- arouse suspicionHis strange behavior began to arouse suspicion.
- arouse curiosityThe poster was designed to arouse curiosity.
- arouse interestThe new exhibit aroused great interest.
- arouse angerThe decision aroused anger among workers.
- arouse controversyThe article aroused controversy online.
- arouse sympathyThe story aroused sympathy in readers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
arouse a questionCorrect: raise a question