Arouse and Whet

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Arouse

Arouse verb - To cause to stop sleeping.

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Whet is a synonym for arouse in cause topic. In some cases you can use "Whet" instead a verb "Arouse", when it comes to topics like stir, excite, stimulate.

Nearby Words: arousing, arousal

Whet

Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

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Arouse is a synonym for whet in stimulate topic. You can use "Arouse" instead a verb "Whet", if it concerns topics such as stir.

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting

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interest	arouse interest	whet interest
curiosity	arouse curiosity	whet curiosity

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