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rouse

rouse
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
past: rousedpp: rouseding: rousing

This word carries a strong sense of transition from a state of dormancy or passivity to one of alertness and energy. When used for waking someone, it often implies a more forceful or sudden awakening than simply waking up, suggesting a break from a deep or stubborn sleep.

In a social or emotional context, it describes the act of inciting passion or urgency. It is frequently used in political or motivational settings to describe the process of mobilizing a group of people toward a specific goal or reaction, moving them from indifference to action.

Meanings

Transitive Verbrouse
[~ someone]

To wake someone from sleep.

I had to rouse him at five in the morning for the flight.

Transitive Verbrouse
[~ someone to do something][~ someone into doing something]

To provoke someone to take action or to stir up strong emotions.

The speaker attempted to rouse the crowd to protest the new law.

Intransitive Verbrouse
[~]

To wake up or become active after a period of sleep or inactivity.

The bear finally began to rouse from its winter hibernation.

Phrasal Verbs

rouse up

to wake someone from sleep or to make someone more energetic and enthusiastic

The smell of fresh coffee helped to rouse him up after a long night of studying.

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