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to rouse
01
to stimulate someone or something to move from a state of rest, inactivity, or dormancy
Transitive: to rouse sb
02
to wake someone up
Transitive: to rouse sb
03
to stir up intense emotions in someone
Transitive: to rouse a feeling or reaction
04
to cause an animal, especially game, to come out of hiding or a sheltered spot
Transitive: to rouse an animal
rouse
v
Example
The coach’s motivational speech roused the team from their slump.
The promise of adventure roused him from his comfortable routine.
The festival roused the whole city, filling the streets with energy.
The news report roused people to take action for the cause.
His friends roused him from his sadness with an invitation to go out.