roused; rousing
1
2
archaic
: to cause to break from cover
rouser
noun
: an act or instance of rousing
especially
: an excited stir
Synonyms
Examples of rouse in a Sentence
Verb
I've been unable to rouse her.
I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner.
These animals are dangerous when roused.
She was roused to anger by their indifference.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
In the trailer, Miyagi-Do sensei Johnny Lawrence gives a rousing speech to his pupils in preparation for the Sekai Taikai Karate World Championship.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
To be released October 24 by luxury publisher Assouline, this hefty (10-by-13-inch, five-pound, 312-page) coffee-table tome showcases premiere vineyards, top wines, rousing adventures and sublime bliss.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The question is whether Prabowo will finally rouse this sleeping giant from its slumber.
—Charlie Campbell / Jakarta, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
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Verb
That’s not exactly a rousing show of support for USC’s defensive front, which lost two of its most disruptive pieces — defensive end Anthony Lucas and linebacker Eric Gentry — for the season last week.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
In the trailer, Miyagi-Do sensei Johnny Lawrence gives a rousing speech to his pupils in preparation for the Sekai Taikai Karate World Championship.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
To be released October 24 by luxury publisher Assouline, this hefty (10-by-13-inch, five-pound, 312-page) coffee-table tome showcases premiere vineyards, top wines, rousing adventures and sublime bliss.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The question is whether Prabowo will finally rouse this sleeping giant from its slumber.
—Charlie Campbell / Jakarta, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Rouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rouse. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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