The difference between Arouse and Energize

When used as verbs, arouse means to stimulate feelings, whereas energize means to invigorate, to make energetic.


check bellow for the other definitions of Arouse and Energize

  1. Arouse as a verb:

    To stimulate feelings.

    Examples:

    "The new building proposals in the village are arousing unneeded discomfort."

    "to arouse compassion;  to arouse jealousy; to arouse anger"

  2. Arouse as a verb (euphemism):

    To sexually stimulate. To cause an erection of the penis or other physical signs of sexual arousal, such as fluid secretion.

    Examples:

    "I can't keep my eyes off the dancer; she arouses me greatly."

    "I can't wear wool underwear: it tends to arouse me at inappropriate times."

  3. Arouse as a verb:

    To wake from sleep or stupor.

    Examples:

    "She was snoring and nothing would arouse her."

  1. Energize as a verb:

    To invigorate, to make energetic.

  2. Energize as a verb:

    To supply with energy, especially electricity. To turn on power to something.

    Examples:

    "Whenever we energize that circuit we blow a fuse."

  3. Energize as a verb (obsolete):

    To use strength in action; to act or operate with force or vigor; to act in producing an effect.

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