rouse
verb
\ ˈrau̇z
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roused;
rousing
Definition of rouse
(Entry 1 of 3)
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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Other Words from rouse
Verb
rousement
\ ˈrau̇z-mənt
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noun
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noun
rouser
noun
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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More Definitions for rouse
rouse
verb
English Language Learners Definition of rouse
somewhat formal
: 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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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.
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