⏰

rouse

verb

/raʊz/

Meaning

To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.

The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.

rouse to action

wake, stir, arouse, activate, energize

calm, lull, soothe

rouse someone, rouse interest, rouse to action

to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something

to allow or give permission; to make possible

to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

To change the strength, accent, or pitch of something; to vary or regulate; to adjust or control.