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to rouse
01
despertar, aguijonear
to wake someone up
Transitive: to rouse sb
Example
The loud noise outside the window served to rouse her from a deep sleep.
Parents often use gentle words to rouse their children in the morning.
02
despertar, incitar
to stimulate someone or something to move from a state of rest, inactivity, or dormancy
Transitive: to rouse sb
Example
The news report roused people to take action for the cause.
El informe de noticias despertó a la gente para que tomara acción por la causa.
The coach ’s motivational speech roused the team from their slump.
El discurso motivacional del entrenador despertó al equipo de su bache.
03
despertar, provocar
to stir up intense emotions in someone
Transitive: to rouse a feeling or reaction
Example
The unfair decision roused anger among the crowd.
La decisión injusta despertó ira entre la multitud.
His bold words roused excitement in the team before the big game.
Sus palabras audaces despertaron emoción en el equipo antes del gran partido.
04
despertar, sacar
to cause an animal, especially game, to come out of hiding or a sheltered spot
Transitive: to rouse an animal
Example
The hunter roused a deer from its hiding place in the bushes.
El cazador despertó a un ciervo de su escondite en los arbustos.
The dog roused birds from their cover in the tall grass.
El perro sacó a los pájaros de su escondite en la hierba alta.
