arouse desire

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to cause a strong feeling of wanting something, especially sexually

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  • The advertisement is designed to arouse a desire for the new luxury car.
  • His speech aroused a deep desire in the students to achieve greatness.
  • The intimate scene in the movie was intended to arouse desire.
  • The smell of freshly baked bread can arouse a powerful desire to eat.
  • He whispered words meant to arouse desire in her.
  • The thrilling trailer has aroused a worldwide desire to see the film.
  • If the campaign is successful, it will arouse the public's desire for political change.
  • Certain psychological triggers are known to arouse desire.
  • Arousing desire for a product is the first step in effective marketing.
  • A certain kind of music can arouse desire in many people.