Meaning of かきたてる in Japanese

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Definition of かきたてる

  1. (v1, vt) to write (a person) up (in a positive or negative light); to write something up so that it stands out; to write up in an exaggerated fashion; to detail; to list

    新聞はその事件を盛んに書き立てた。
    The newspapers gave a lot of space to the affair.

  1. (v1, vt) to stir up; to arouse

    その教師は我々の興味をかき立てた。
    The teacher aroused our interest.

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