awaken
IPA: ʌwˈeɪkʌn
verb
- (transitive) To cause to become awake.
- (intransitive) To stop sleeping; awake.
- (transitive, figurative) To bring into action (something previously dormant); to stimulate.
- (theology) To call to a sense of sin.
- (transitive, figurative) To cause to become aware.
- (intransitive, figurative) To become aware.
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Examples of "awaken" in Sentences
- The bright light streaming through the window helped to awaken me from my deep slumber
- As the sun rose over the horizon, the birds began to sing and awaken the rest of the forest
- It was the smell of fresh coffee brewing that finally managed to awaken my senses
- The sound of the alarm clock ringing loudly was enough to awaken my entire household
- Each morning, I make it a point to meditate and awaken my mind before starting my day
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