rouse
/raʊz/
verb
- To wake someone up or cause them to stop sleeping.
- The loud noise from the street roused me from a deep sleep.
- The smell of coffee roused the campers before sunrise.
- She tried to rouse her brother gently so he wouldn't be startled.
- To cause someone to become active, excited, or interested.
- His passionate plea roused the crowd to take action.
- The documentary roused public interest in ocean conservation.
- The coach's speech roused the team to play their best.
- To cause a feeling or emotion to appear or become stronger.
- Her kindness roused a sense of gratitude in the community.
- The unfair treatment roused anger among the workers.
- The tragic story roused feelings of sympathy in everyone who heard it.