awaken

[ uh-wey-kuhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to awake; waken.

Other Words From

• a·waken·a·ble adjective
• a·waken·er noun
• rea·waken verb
• well-a·wakened adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of awaken¹

before 900; Middle English awak ( e ) nen, Old English awæcnian earlier onwæcnian. See a- ¹, waken

Example Sentences

“Trump is the nightmare from which we can never awaken,” Bekkala told me.

From Los Angeles Times

“They weren’t successful in removing us. So we’re also known as keepers of the homeland. We possess and retain a lot of stories and a lot of practice that we just just haven’t been able to do. Right now, we’re starting to awaken. I think during this awakening, we could actually showcase some of our ancient practices.”

From Salon

The oldest and busiest market in the city is Chandni Chowk, a sprawling area in densely populated Old Delhi, which will awaken your senses like nowhere else.

From Salon

Social rec clubs can help you get active, connect with others and perhaps awaken some physical skills that have been dormant since high school gym class.

From Los Angeles Times

Social rec clubs can help you get active, connect with others and perhaps awaken some physical skills that have been dormant since high school gym class.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arouse
• awake
• excite
• provoke
• revive
• rouse
• wake