rouse (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈraʊz/
Definition
To wake someone up or to stir them into action.
Examples
The smell of coffee began to rouse him from his sleep.
She tried to rouse her friend, who was still asleep on the couch.
The urgent news finally roused the committee from their complacency.
How to Use rouse
- rouse from (prepositional phrase)
- To wake or stir someone from a state of sleep or inactivity. — "The loud noise roused the baby from her nap."
- rouse up (phrasal verb)
- To become active or energetic; to stir oneself. — "He finally roused up and got ready for the day."
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