Rouse
(verb)
- To wake someone up from sleep.
- To stir up or excite someone's emotions or enthusiasm.
- To bring out of a state of inactivity or indifference.
Origin:
Derives from the old english word "rāsian" meaning "to raise".
Examples:
- He roused her from her slumber with a gentle shake of her shoulder.
- The rousing speech motivated the crowd to take action.
- The music roused the audience to dance.
- The smell of fresh coffee roused him from his nap.
- The news of the victory roused the team to celebrate.