rouse

Meanings

• Verb

  To awaken or stir from sleep, lethargy, or inactivity.

  - "The loud alarm roused the entire dormitory."
  - "The smell of fresh coffee is enough to rouse me from my slumber."

• Verb

  To excite or incite (someone) to action or emotion.

  - "The speech roused the crowd to a frenzy."
  - "The sight of the injured animal roused strong emotions in the onlookers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹaʊz/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɹaʊz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rouse
house , blouse , spouse , drowsed , recluse

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Variants

List of all variants of rouse that leads to same result
rouse , roused , rousement , rousements , rouser , rousers , rouses , rousing

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Etymology

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Old French 'rouser', from 'rou' meaning 'loud, noisy'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rouse' is also the name of a breed of horse.

2. In the game of cribbage, a 'rouse' is a move where a player places a card on the table, forcing their opponent to play a card of the same rank.

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Related Concepts

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1. Awakening: The process of becoming conscious or alert after sleeping or being in a coma.

2. Stir: To cause something to move or be in motion, often gently or slowly.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rouse' is often used to describe the awakening or stirring of emotions or actions. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry V', the Chorus uses the word to describe the stirring of patriotism in the English soldiers before the Battle of Agincourt.

How to Memorize "rouse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sound of an alarm clock going off, or imagine someone gently shaking you awake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being woken up or the sound of a loud noise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Rouse Yourself' as a mnemonic to remember the meaning of the word.

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