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Definition rouse in American English

rouse verb

[transitive] verb
/raʊz/
1

to wake someone up

Example

He was fast asleep and could not be roused.

Synonyms and related words
wake awaken get up
2

to make someone become active, especially when they are tired, lazy, or unwilling to do something

Example

He roused the crowd to stand up and fight back.

Example

After a few more minutes in the sun, she roused herself and went in.

Synonyms and related words
encourage persuade convince
3

to produce an emotion or feeling in someone

Example

Passions were roused and threatened to boil over into violence.

Synonyms and related words
affect provoke inspire
Definition rouse in American English