1. to wake someone up
2. to stir up or excite someone to action or strong feeling
3. to become active or alert

Examples

• The alarm clock failed to rouse him from his deep sleep.
• She gently roused the sleeping child.
• The speech roused the crowd to action.
• His comments roused anger among the protesters.
• The dog roused at the sound of footsteps.
• The storm roused the sea into violent waves.
• Nothing could rouse her interest in the subject.