arouse vs invoke

arouse and invoke both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
arouse	No	No	Yes	No
invoke	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, arouse and invoke are synonyms defined as:

arouse and invoke: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Other synonyms of arouse include bring up, call down, call forth, conjure, conjure up, evoke, put forward, raise, stir.

arouse (verb)	invoke (verb)
cause to be alert and energetic	cite as an authority; resort to
cause to become awake or conscious	request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
stop sleeping	summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
to evoke sexual feelings
to begin moving