arouse

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/əˈraʊz/ · a-rouse

to awaken or stimulate a feeling, emotion, or response.

Meanings

verbformal

to awaken or stimulate a feeling, emotion, or response.

ایک احساس، جذبات یا جواب کو بیدار یا متحرک کرنا۔

بیدار کرنا

beyaar karna

Synonyms

stimulateexciteawakenمتحرک کرناجذب کرناچوکا دینا

Antonyms

calmdullrestrainخاموش کرنابے حوصلہ کرناروکنا

Common Collocations

  • arouse interest
  • arouse passion
  • arouse curiosity

Example Sentences

The speaker aimed to arouse the audience's enthusiasm.

اس بیرونی شخصیت کا مقصد سامعین کا جوش بیدار کرنا تھا۔

Is baairuni shaksiyat ka maqsad samayeen ka josh beyda karna tha.

She tried to arouse his interest in classical music.

اس نے کلاسیکل موسیقی میں اس کی دلچسپی بیدار کرنے کی کوشش کی۔

Us ne classical moseeqi mein is ki dilchaspi beyda karne ki koshish ki.

The story is meant to arouse feelings of nostalgia.

کہانی کا مقصد پرانی یادوں کے جذبات کو بیدار کرنا ہے۔

Kahani ka maqasd purani yaadon ke jazbat ko beyda karna hai.

Easily Confused With

raise:To 'arouse' means to awaken feelings, while 'raise' typically refers to lifting something physically.
rouse:While 'rouse' is a synonym for 'arouse', it is less commonly used.

Word Family

arousal
nounبیداری
arousing
adjectiveبیدار کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arouse' as 'raise' your emotions.

Imagine a sun rising, bringing light and energy.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہ رہے کوئی ہیجان، ہونا ہے تو بے خودی ہو، بیدار ہونے دو

Mohabbat mein na rahe koi hijaan, hona hai to bekhudi ho, beydaarnay do

Let there be no turmoil in love; if it must be, let it be an awakening.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بیدار ہونے کے لئے چوٹ کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

Beydaarnay ke liye chot ki zaroorat hoti hai.

Sometimes a blow is necessary to awaken.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "arousen" — to incite or stir up

First known use: 14th century

Derived from Middle English 'arousen', which means to awaken or incite. The term has been used in various contexts, including emotional and physical awakening.