arouse Copy link Outline 1. suscĭto, 12. ērĭgo, rexi, rectum, 33. expergiscor (to a. oneself • arouse: 1. suscĭto, 1: to a. any one from sleep, aliquem e somno s., Cic.: to a. any one from gentle repose, aliquem e molli quiete s., Cat. Fig.: to a. oneself to duty, se ad suum officium s., Pl.: to a. the silent muse, tacentem Musam s., Hor.: anger a.s his strength, vim s. ira, Virg. 2. ērĭgo, rexi, rectum, 3: Fig.: a. your minds and ears, and attend to me, erigite mentes auresque et me attendite, Cic.: Liv.: v. to excite. 3. expergiscor (to a. oneself: i. e. to be up and doing): v. to bestir oneself.