arouse vs rouse

Definitions

verb

1. stimulate sexually
2. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
3. cause to become awake or conscious
4. stop sleeping
5. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Examples

Football arouses a good deal of passion among its supporters.

This can not be done through any system of methods, neither are narrow interests or unexacting tasks sufficient to arouse all that the soul has now to give.

There are few food topics that arouse as much emotion as fish and chips.

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Definitions

verb

1. become active
2. cause to become awake or conscious
3. force or drive out
4. cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

Examples

The battery-operated doll comes complete with walkie-talkie and a wardrobe choice of military fatigues or bolero jacket and gold trousers.

With a bit of luck, this will finally spell the end of those unforgiving hipster trousers.

Football arouses a good deal of passion among its supporters.

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