awaken
Americanverb (used with or without object)
Other Word Forms
- awakenable adjective
- awakener noun
- reawaken verb
- well-awakened adjective
Etymology
Origin of awaken
before 900; Middle English awak ( e ) nen, Old English awæcnian earlier onwæcnian. See a- 1, waken
Example Sentences
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In other words, to turn on and awaken their inner potential, tune in to the state of society around them and to drop out of social norms of the time.
From BBC
But investors who are hoping they’ll benefit from a similar flight to safety next year could be in for a rude awakening.
From Barron's
Many in the UK who unwrapped a new drone this Christmas may face a rude awakening next week, when they will have to take a theory test before being allowed to fly outdoors.
From BBC
Maybe it will awaken a sleeping American public.
But to Dave Roberts, it led to a particularly profound personal awakening, helping one of the most successful managers in MLB history reconnect with familial roots in a way that goes far beyond baseball.
From Los Angeles Times
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