Pronunciation

/ˈraʊz/

Definitions

• Verb:
  • Transitive verb: To awaken, stimulate, or encourage someone or something to activity or action. For example: “The teacher roused the sleeping students with a loud bell.”
  • Intransitive verb: To become active or alert after being dormant or sleepy. For example: “The sun rising roused the birds from their nests.”
• Noun: An act of rousing or the state of being aroused. For example: “His passionate speech roused the crowd.”

Phrases

• “Rouse someone from sleep” means to wake someone up.
• “Rouse enthusiasm” refers to generating excitement or motivation.
• “She roused herself early for the morning jog.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The coach roused the team to perform better in the second half.”
• Noun: “The sudden storm roused memories of the past.”
• Phrasal verb: “He tried to rouse his audience’s interest with a captivating story.”

Synonyms

• Awaken
• Stir
• Energize
• Encourage -提振
• Inspire

Antonyms

• Sleep
• Dull
• Lull
• Quell
• Calm
• Sedate