rouse

/rˈaʊs/

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Definitions

Verb
become active; "He finally bestirred himself"
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force or drive out; "The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M."
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cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
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cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"; "Please wake me at 6 AM."