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• a|rouse — «uh ROWZ», verb, a|roused, a|rous|ing. –v.t. 1. to stir to action; excite: »The attack on Pearl Harbor aroused the whole country. His behavior had aroused suspicion. SYNONYM(S) …   Useful english dictionary

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• bestir — 1. verb /bɪˈstɜː/ a) To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor. b) To become active; to rouse oneself. 2. adjective /bɪˈstɜː/ …   Wiktionary

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• work — n 1. labor, toil, exertion, effort, endeavor, exercise; travail, drudgery, slavery, sweat, moil, grind; handwork, spadework, legwork; industry, diligence, trouble, pains; stress, strain, Inf. elbow grease; discipline, drill, workout, exercising,… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

• get — [[t]gɛt[/t]] v. got, got got•ten, get•ting, 1) to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a gift; to get a pension[/ex] 2) to cause to be in one s possession or be available for one s use or enjoyment; obtain; acquire: to …   From formal English to slang