v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Aroused p. pr. & vb. n. Arousing. ] [ Pref. a- + rouse. ] To excite to action from a state of rest; to stir, or put in motion or exertion; to rouse; to excite; as, to arouse one from sleep; to arouse the dormant faculties. [ 1913 Webster ]
Grasping his spear, forth issued to arouse His brother, mighty sovereign on the host. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
No suspicion was aroused. Merivale. [ 1913 Webster ]