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to rouse
01
to wake someone up
Transitive: to rouse sb
Examples
The loud noise outside the window served to rouse her from a deep sleep.
02
to stimulate someone or something to move from a state of rest, inactivity, or dormancy
Transitive: to rouse sb
Examples
The news report roused people to take action for the cause.
03
to stir up intense emotions in someone
Transitive: to rouse a feeling or reaction
Examples
The unfair decision roused anger among the crowd.
04
to cause an animal, especially game, to come out of hiding or a sheltered spot
Transitive: to rouse an animal
Examples
The hunter roused a deer from its hiding place in the bushes.
