Arouse (verb)

1. To wake someone up from sleep.
2. To cause someone to become interested, excited or active.
3. To awaken or stir feelings or memories.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french arouser, from a- (from latin ad "to") + rouster "awaken" (from latin exrussare "stir up").

Examples:

1. The alarm clock aroused him from his sleep.
2. The news aroused his curiosity.
3. His speech aroused the audience's enthusiasm.
4. The music aroused the dancers' passion.
5. The smell of fresh coffee aroused her senses.