Rouse

To wake someone up or make them more active; like when you shake a friend awake or get everyone excited to play a game.

Examples

• The loud alarm clock will rouse me from my sleep so I can get ready for school.
• We need to rouse our team’s spirits if we want to win the soccer game this weekend.
• The teacher tried to rouse our interest in science by showing us a cool experiment with bubbling vinegar.

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