Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
awaken
verb
/əˈweɪkən/
Definition
To rouse from sleep or inactivity; to become aware or alert.
Examples
- She tried to awaken her friend from the deep sleep.
- The loud noise helped him awaken to the reality of his situation.
- Reading that book helped awaken a passion for writing in her.
Meaning
The process of coming to consciousness or becoming aware of something.
Synonyms
- arouse
- stimulate
- rouse
- awaken
- ignite
