Meaning & Definition of word "Awaken"

Awaken

/əˈweɪ.kən/

verb:

  • 1. to wake up from sleep
    • Example: I usually awaken at dawn without an alarm clock.
  • 2. to rouse from inactivity or dormancy
    • Example: The new policy aims to awaken interest in environmental conservation.
  • 3. to become aware or to evoke a feeling or response
    • Example: 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 of awaken

Meaning: to wake up or become active suddenly

Example Sentence: After that coffee, I completely awakened.

Meaning: to become excited or aware of something

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