invoke vs arouse

invoke and arouse both are verbs.

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

As verbs, invoke and arouse are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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