nounπShareAn arousal."The sudden noise from the construction site outside caused several rouses in the neighborhood, waking people unexpectedly. "physiologysensationbodymindChat 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."After reveille, the rouses sent a wave of groans through the barracks, signaling the start of another long day. "militarysoundsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy."The smell of freshly baked bread rouses me from sleep every Sunday morning. "mindactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause, stir up, excite (a feeling, thought, etc.)."to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions"mindemotionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provoke (someone) to action or anger."His constant teasing rouses her anger. "actionattitudeemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to start from a covert or lurking place."to rouse a deer or other animal of the chase"actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull by main strength; to haul."The fisherman rouses the heavy net from the water, filled with the day's catch. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise; to make erect."The alarm clock roused her from a deep sleep. "bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(when followed by "on") To tell off; to criticise."He roused on her for being late yet again."attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn official ceremony over drinks."The university often holds rouses to celebrate faculty retirements and award research grants. "ritualdrinkcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA carousal; a festival; a drinking frolic."The end-of-year office party always devolves into loud rouses, much to the chagrin of the building's security guard. "festivaldrinkentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWine or other liquor considered an inducement to mirth or drunkenness; a full glass; a bumper."The teacher offered a rouse of wine to celebrate the students' successful project. "drinkentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading