n. The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused. [ 1913 Webster ]
Whatever has associated itself with the arousal and activity of our better nature. Hare. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Grasping his spear, forth issued to arouse
His brother, mighty sovereign on the host. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
No suspicion was aroused. Merivale. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.