arouse
verbUK /əˈraʊz/
US /əˈraʊz/
To make someone wake up or feel something strongly.
The loud noise aroused the sleeping dog.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To cause a feeling or reaction in someone.
Her speech aroused great interest among the students.
3. To wake someone from sleep.
He was aroused by the sound of the alarm.
4. To cause someone to feel sexual desire.
The romantic music aroused him.