Awaken

/əˈweɪ.kən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to wake up from sleep

I usually awaken at dawn without an alarm clock.

to rouse from inactivity or dormancy

The new policy aims to awaken interest in environmental conservation.

to become aware or to evoke a feeling or response

The documentary will awaken a sense of responsibility among viewers.

Middle English: from a- 'away' + weaken (from Old English wacan).

awaken someone's interest

to make someone interested in something

awaken to reality

to become aware of the truth about a situation

awaken from a dream

to stop dreaming and become conscious

awaken the senses

to stimulate or make someone aware of their physical senses

wake

to emerge or cause to emerge from sleep

alert

to make someone aware of something.

revive

to bring back to consciousness or life

stimulate

to encourage interest or activity in something.

to wake up or become active suddenly

After that coffee, I completely awakened.

to become excited or aware of something

Once I heard the news, it really awakened me to my opportunities.