rouse
UK[raʊz]US[raʊz]
v
To wake someone from sleep.
v
To cause someone to feel a particular emotion or to become active.
Etymology
The verb 'rouse' originated in the late 15th century as a hunting term from Anglo-French, likely related to the act of startling game. Its ultimate origin is uncertain but may be linked to a variant of the verb 'rise'. The core semantic thread evolved from the physical act of causing an animal or person to stir from rest, to the more abstract sense of stirring emotions or inciting activity. This etymological journey reflects a movement from a specific, physical action to broader applications involving the provocation of both physical and psychological states.
Analysis
The word is a simplex form. It is derived from an Anglo-French hunting term.
Examples
The alarm clock failed to rouse him from his deep sleep.
The speaker's passionate words were meant to rouse the crowd to action.
A sudden noise from the garden roused my curiosity.