rouse

verb

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\ ˈrau̇z

roused; rousing

Definition of rouse

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1a : to arouse from or as if from sleep or repose : awaken

b : to stir up : excite was roused to fury

2 archaic : to cause to break from cover

intransitive verb

1 : to become aroused : awaken

2 : to become stirred

rouse

noun (1)

Definition of rouse (Entry 2 of 3)

: an act or instance of rousing especially : an excited stir

rouse

noun (2)

Definition of rouse (Entry 3 of 3)

1 archaic : carousal

2 obsolete : drink, toast

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Synonyms & Antonyms for rouse

Synonyms: Verb

Antonyms: Verb

lull

Examples of rouse in a Sentence

Verb I've been unable to rouse her. I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner. These animals are dangerous when roused. She was roused to anger by their indifference.

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“Rouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rouse. Accessed 23 May. 2022.

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rouse

verb

\ ˈrau̇z

roused; rousing

Kids Definition of rouse

1 : awake entry 1 sense 1 Lucy was such a light sleeper that stepping on a creaky floorboard … could easily rouse her.— Kevin Henkes, Olive's Ocean

2 : to stir up : excite The idea roused great interest.