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roused

The correct spelling is roused.

How to pronounce roused

/ˈɹaʊzd/
verb

IPA: /ˈɹaʊzd/

Say it like: Row-sed

The correct spelling is roused. To wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy. For example: "to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions"

Usage Examples

to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions

to rouse a deer or other animal of the chase

He roused on her for being late yet again.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy.
  2. 2.To cause, stir up, excite (a feeling, thought, etc.).
  3. 3.To provoke (someone) to action or anger.
  4. 4.To cause to start from a covert or lurking place.
  5. 5.To pull by main strength; to haul.

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