awaken
[ uh-wey-kuh n ]
/ əˈweɪ kən /
verb (used with or without object)
to awake; waken.
RELATED WORDS
rouse, rejuvenate, enliven, arouse, awaken, rekindle, restore, repair, strengthen, relieve, brighten, renovate, revitalize, rally, resuscitate, animate, recover, quicken, console, solace
Origin of awaken
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a·wak·en·a·ble, adjectivea·wak·en·er, nounre·a·wak·en, verbwell-a·wak·ened, adjectiveDefinition for reawakening (2 of 2)
awakening
[ uh-wey-kuh-ning ]
/ əˈweɪ kə nɪŋ /
adjective
rousing; quickening: an awakening interest in ballet.
noun
the act of awaking from sleep.
a revival of interest or attention.
a recognition, realization, or coming into awareness of something: a rude awakening to the disagreeable facts.
a renewal of interest in religion, especially in a community; a revival.
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a·wak·en·ing·ly, adverbre·a·wak·en·ing, nounun·a·wak·en·ing, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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awakening
/ (əˈweɪkənɪŋ, əˈweɪknɪŋ) /
noun
the start of a feeling or awareness in a persona picture of an emotional awakening
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