verb (past tense of 'waken') as in strong fondness

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awakens, rouses, arouses

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Example Sentences

Example:Her question awakened interest in the topic among the attendees.

Definition:Causes someone to become aware or conscious; to arouse.

From awakens

Example:The loud music roused him from his nap.

Definition:May be used interchangeably with 'waken'; to cause to become active, awake, or conscious.

From rouses

Example:The news of the discovery aroused great excitement among the community.

Definition:To arouse or excite interest or enthusiasm; may be used interchangeably with 'waken'.

From arouses