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rouse
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- pronunciation:
- raUz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rouses, rousing, roused |
| definition 1: |
to waken from sleep or a state similar to sleep.
The dog's barking roused me from my sleep.The teacher called on him and roused him from his daydream.- synonyms:
- stir, wake, waken
- similar words:
- animate, arouse, awake, awaken, revive, stimulate
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| definition 2: |
to stir up the feelings of; excite.
The lively music roused the crowd.- synonyms:
- arouse, excite, incite, provoke, spur, stimulate, stir
- similar words:
- agitate, fire, inflame, kindle, move, prod, raise, spark
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| definition 3: |
to wake up; get out of bed.
The campers roused early and went off on a hike.- synonyms:
- awake, awaken, wake, waken
- similar words:
- arise, revive, rise
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| related words: |
awake, cheer, encourage, excite, incite, inflame, push, stir, summon, thrill, touch |
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