Rouse (verb)

  1. To wake someone up from sleep.
  2. To stir up or excite someone's emotions or enthusiasm.
  3. To bring out of a state of inactivity or indifference.

Origin:

Derives from the old english word "rāsian" meaning "to raise".

Examples:

  1. He roused her from her slumber with a gentle shake of her shoulder.
  2. The rousing speech motivated the crowd to take action.
  3. The music roused the audience to dance.
  4. The smell of fresh coffee roused him from his nap.
  5. The news of the victory roused the team to celebrate.
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