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    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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    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.