
Rouse
Awakening Someone
Use 'rouse' when describing gently waking a person rather than startling them.

The smell of coffee roused her from her morning drowsiness.
Starting Activity
'Rouse' implies stimulating someone to move or act, often used after inactivity.

A motivational talk can rouse team spirit before a game.
Compare with
ActivateAwakenEnergizeExciteInciteInspireProvokeStir up
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