rouse
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Definition of rouse
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1 archaic : to cause to break from cover
rouse
noun (1)Definition of rouse (Entry 2 of 3)
: an act or instance of rousing especially : an excited stir
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Synonyms & Antonyms for rouse
Synonyms: Verb
arouse, awake, awaken, knock up [British], wake, waken
Antonyms: Verb
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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
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English Language Learners Definition of rouse
: to wake (someone) from sleep
: to cause (someone who is tired or not interested) to become active
: to cause (an emotional response) in someone
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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.
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