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awaken

/əˈweɪkn/ verb · British & US
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What does awaken mean?

verb

To become or make someone or something awake from sleep or a state of unconsciousness. To cause someone to become aware of something.

Example

"The sound of the alarm clock was enough to awaken her from her deep sleep."

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