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rouse

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﹒To cause to wake up or become conscious.

﹒To stir out of a state of inactivity, apathy, or depression.

﹒To provoke or incite someone to strong emotion or action.

Examples

﹒The loud alarm clock failed to rouse him from his deep sleep.

﹒The politician's passionate speech served to rouse the crowd into a frenzy.

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