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wake

1 of 2verb
/weɪk/
Forms:wakes,waking,woke,woken
1

to become conscious again after sleeping

B2
  • After a refreshing nap, it takes a moment to fully wake and regain awareness.
  • Parents often check on their children when they wake in the middle of the night.
  • Some people naturally wake early, while others are night owls who prefer to stay awake later.
  • She prefers to wake naturally without the use of an alarm clock on weekends.
Synonyms:
awakencome aliveawakearousewake upwaken
Antonyms:
fall asleep
2

to stay attentive and aware and watch or guard over something

  • He promised to wake and watch over the city as part of his night patrol.
  • The soldiers woke in shifts to ensure the camp stayed safe.
  • He felt a duty to wake and watch over his elderly father each night.
  • The dog woke and kept a watchful eye on its owner, alert to any danger.
Antonyms:
sleep
3

to bring someone from sleep or unconsciousness into a state of wakefulness

transitive
  • The loud noise outside woke her from her deep sleep.
  • The nurse woke the patient after the surgery to check on their recovery.
  • The strong wind woke the baby, causing her to cry.
  • The alarm clock woke him from a restless night’s sleep.
  • The sudden shout woke everyone in the room, startling them awake.
Synonyms:
awakenrousearousewake upwaken
Antonyms:
cause to sleep
4

to bring something to someone’s attention or spark their interest in it

transitive
  • The campaign aimed to wake the public to the importance of mental health care.
  • The article woke readers to the impact of their daily choices on the planet.
  • The tragic news story woke the community to the need for better safety measures.
  • The health seminar aimed to wake the attendees to the benefits of regular exercise.
  • The documentary series woke viewers to the effects of plastic pollution in the oceans.
5

to stir up emotions, feelings, or passions in someone

transitive
  • His words woke a passion for justice in her heart.
  • The speech woke a sense of unity and purpose in the crowd.
  • The artist's painting woke a strong sense of nostalgia in the viewers.
  • The music woke a sense of freedom and joy in the festival-goers.
  • The news of the event woke excitement in the community.
Synonyms:
fire upigniteheatstir upinflame