nounπShareAn arousal."The teacher's enthusiastic presentation was a rouse that got the students excited about the history lesson. "physiologymindbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sounding of a bugle in the morning after reveille, to signal that soldiers are to rise from bed, often the rouse."The morning rouse signaled the start of the school day for the students. "militarysoundsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy."The smell of coffee helped to rouse me from my sleep this morning. "physiologymindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause, stir up, excite (a feeling, thought, etc.)."to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions"emotionmindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provoke (someone) to action or anger."The teacher's harsh criticism roused the students to protest the new rules. "actionattitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to start from a covert or lurking place."to rouse a deer or other animal of the chase"actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull by main strength; to haul."The strong man roused the heavy box from the floor. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise; to make erect."The alarm clock roused me from my sleep. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(when followed by "on") To tell off; to criticise."He roused on her for being late yet again."communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn official ceremony over drinks."The school's annual fundraising rouse was a lively event, with speeches and toasts. "ritualdrinkcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA carousal; a festival; a drinking frolic."The end-of-year party at the brewery turned into a joyous rouse, with music, laughter, and plenty of celebratory drinks. "entertainmentdrinkfestivalcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWine or other liquor considered an inducement to mirth or drunkenness; a full glass; a bumper."To celebrate finishing their exams, the students raised a rouse of celebratory champagne. "drinkentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
