The Clue
Arouse (9 letter answer)
The Answer
STIMULATE
Tags
Notes
The answer STIMULATE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
STIMULATE as a verb:
1. (stimulate, excite) = act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"
2. (induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make) = cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"
3. (stimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stir) = stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
4. (stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up) = cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
5. (induce, stimulate, rush, hasten) = cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
6. (stimulate, excite, stir) = stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
7. (provoke, stimulate) = provide the needed stimulus for