rouse
verb (used with object)
to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression, etc..
has roused
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present perfectof rouse (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He has the Bruins 4-0 and has roused their hibernating fan base and infused it with hope and belief and good vibes — everything that’s lacking from Riley’s program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s cryptic weekend tweet has roused speculation about whether he is planning to build a semiconductor fabrication facility, or fab, something that costs tens of billions of dollars to build.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
This time too the police investigation has roused suspicions and triggered protests by locals and opposition parties.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2022
Since then, the chairman has roused the ire of retail stock traders and crypto enthusiasts as he has raised alarms over market developments like the gamification of trading and the proliferation of unregistered cryptocurrency tokens.
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2022
“Hob says that we must not fly Cully till he has roused at least twice,” said the Wart.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
