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invite vs arouse

arouse vs invite

invite is a noun but arouse is not a noun.

invite and arouse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invite Yes No Yes No
arouse No No Yes No
As verbs, arouse is a hypernym of invite; that is, arouse is a word with a broader meaning than invite:
  • invite: increase the likelihood of
  • arouse: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of invite include elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
invite (noun) arouse (noun)
a colloquial expression for invitation
invite (verb) arouse (verb)
ask someone in a friendly way to do something cause to be alert and energetic
request the participation or presence of cause to become awake or conscious
ask to enter stop sleeping
express willingness to have in one's home or environs summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
increase the likelihood of to evoke sexual feelings
invite someone to one's house to begin moving
have as a guest
Difference between invite and arouse

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