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rousting

 

[ ˈraʊzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

waking up

To rouse means to wake someone from sleep or to bring someone back to consciousness. It can also refer to stirring someone to action or excitement. The term is often used in the context of encouraging or motivating someone to engage with something, especially after a period of inactivity. The act of rousing can be gentle or forceful, depending on the situation. Rousing someone can also imply inspiring them to take initiative or participate.

Synonyms

arouse, energize, revive, stir, wake

Examples of usage

  • She roused her friend from a deep sleep.
  • The loud music roused everyone at the party.
  • He tried to rouse the crowd with an inspiring speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "rousting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despertar

🇮🇳 जगाना

🇩🇪 wecken

🇮🇩 membangunkan

🇺🇦 будити

🇵🇱 budzenie

🇯🇵 起こす

🇫🇷 réveiller

🇪🇸 despertar

🇹🇷 uyandırmak

🇰🇷 깨우다

🇸🇦 إيقاظ

🇨🇿 vzbudit

🇸🇰 prebudiť

🇨🇳 唤醒

🇸🇮 prebuditi

🇮🇸 vakna

🇰🇿 ояну

🇬🇪 გააღვიძო

🇦🇿 oyatmaq

🇲🇽 despertar

Etymology

The word 'rouse' originates from Middle English 'rousien', which means to awaken or bring to consciousness. It is derived from the Old English term 'rēosan', meaning to arise or get up. The term has evolved over time with influences from Old Norse and other Germanic languages. The usage of 'rouse' has been documented since the 14th century, generally associated with the concept of waking someone up or energizing a person. Over the years, the word has taken on additional meanings, including inspiring action or stirring enthusiasm. Its versatility allows it to be used in various contexts, subtly shifting its meaning based on usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,044, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.