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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.
Parents often use gentle words to rouse their children in the morning.
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.
The coach ’s motivational speech roused the team from their slump.
03
to stir up intense emotions in someone
Transitive: to rouse a feeling or reaction
Examples
The unfair decision roused anger among the crowd.
His bold words roused excitement in the team before the big game.
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.
The dog roused birds from their cover in the tall grass.
