Rouse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈrau̇z/

Meaning & Definition of Rouse

Rouse (verb)

  1. to arouse from or as if from sleep or repose, awaken
  2. to stir up, excite
  3. to cause to break from cover

Rouse (noun)

  1. an act or instance of rousing; especially, an excited stir
  2. carousal
  3. drink, toast

Rouse (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause to stop sleeping

    "the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep"

    similar: arouse, awake, awaken, knock up (British), wake, waken
    related: roust, rout, raise, revive, reawaken, rewake, agitate, bestir, disturb, excite, provoke, stimulate, stir
    opposite: lull
    near: hypnotize, mesmerize

  2. to cease to be asleep

    "I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late"

    similar: arouse, awake, awaken, wake, waken
    related: arise, get up, rise, roll out, turn out, uprise, watch, revive, reawaken, rewake, shift, stir
    near: catnap, conk (off or out), doze, drop off, nap, nod, rest, sleep, slumber, snooze, bed (down), couch, doss (down) (chiefly British), flop, kip (down) (British), retire, sack out, turn in, lie up, sleep in, oversleep

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rouse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rouse:

British: knock up
arouse, awake, awaken, wake, waken

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rouse

Words with the opposite meaning of Rouse:

lull

Related Words for Rouse

roust, rout, raise, revive, reawaken, rewake, agitate, bestir, disturb, excite, provoke, stimulate, stir, arise, get up, rise, roll out, turn out, uprise, watch, shift

Near Antonyms of Rouse

hypnotize, mesmerize, catnap, conk (off or out), doze, drop off, nap, nod, rest, sleep, slumber, snooze, bed (down), couch, doss (down), flop, kip (down), retire, sack out, turn in, lie up, sleep in, oversleep

Word Forms of Rouse

Inflections: roused, rousing

Derived words: rousement (noun), rouser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Rouse

Middle English, to shake the feathers

First known use: 1531t

Frequently Asked Questions about Rouse

What does "Rouse" mean?

"Rouse" means to arouse from or as if from sleep or repose, awaken. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to arouse from or as if from sleep or repose, awaken. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Rouse"?

Other words for "Rouse" include arouse, awake, awaken, knock up, wake and waken. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rouse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rouse"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rouse". Common alternatives include arouse, awake, awaken, knock up, wake and waken.

What is the opposite of "Rouse"?

Antonyms of "Rouse" include lull. Near antonyms include hypnotize, mesmerize, catnap and conk (off or out).

How do you use "Rouse" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rouse" in a sentence: "the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep"; "I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late".

Is "Rouse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rouse" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rouse"?

"Rouse" is pronounced /ˈrau̇z/.

What is the origin of the word "Rouse"?

"Rouse" comes from Middle English, to shake the feathers. First known use: 1531t.