Arouse
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Action Catalyst
Use 'arouse' to indicate an action being initiated, especially from a resting state. The startling news aroused the community into action.
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Physical Response
'Arouse' often involves a physical component, like getting up from bed. A sudden thunderclap aroused the campers from their tents.