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rouse

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Verb — To wake someone up, or to stir them out of inactivity.

How to use rouse

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

rouse someone from sleep rouse suspicion rouse the troops

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman reuser, originally describing a hawk shaking out its feathers, from Latin recūsō.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rouse” mean?

The word “rouse” means to wake someone up, or to stir them out of inactivity. In plain terms, to wake someone up or stir up strong feeling or activity.

How do you pronounce “rouse”?

“Rouse” is pronounced ROWZ (/ˈɹaʊz/ in IPA).

How do you use “rouse” in a sentence?

Here is “rouse” used in a sentence: “The smell of coffee roused her from a deep sleep.”

What part of speech is “rouse”?

“Rouse” is a verb.

Where does the word “rouse” come from?

The word “rouse” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman reuser, originally describing a hawk shaking out its feathers, from Latin recūsō.

How many meanings does “rouse” have?

“Rouse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to wake someone up, or to stir them out of inactivity.

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