Definitions

1. verb

to excite or stir up strong emotions or passions, typically anger or enthusiasm

“The politician’s speech was designed to arouse the crowd.”

2. verb

to wake up or rouse (someone) from sleep

“She was aroused from her slumber by the sound of her alarm clock.”

3. noun

a state of being awake or alert

“The soldier was in a state of arousal during the battle.”