Synonyms for

Awaken

Verb / ʌˈweɪkʌn / Another word for awaken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To wake up or become aware of something.

Synonyms & similar words

arouse waken comealive causetosleep fallasleep awake wake rouse wakeup arouse rouse wake stir awake revive animate enliven excite kindle rekindle stimulate activate ignite quicken rousing stirring waking wakening roused

Synonyms by register

Formal

arouse stimulate activate galvanize

Informal

wake up perk up snap out of it

Literary

rouse stir bestir

Antonyms

sleep slumber doze rest unconsciousness numbness

Common collocations

  • awaken consciousness
  • awaken interest
  • awaken senses
  • awaken from sleep
  • awaken the mind
  • awaken a feeling
  • awaken a desire

Word family

noun awakening
verb awaken
adjective awake

Usage note

While 'awaken' can be used literally for waking from sleep, it is often used figuratively to describe the beginning of awareness or understanding. 'Awake' is typically used as an adjective (e.g., 'I was awake all night') or as a verb in more poetic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I awaken every morning to start my day.
  2. The loud noise caused me to awaken from my nap.
  3. The smell of bacon cooking in the morning always awakens my senses.
  4. The alarm clock is designed to awaken you at a certain time.
  5. The sound of the baby crying in the middle of the night caused me to awaken.

Quotes

  • The world is awakening to a new day, and with it comes new opportunities.
  • It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not. The world is awakening to this truth.
  • Each morning we awaken to the light and the invitation to a new day in the world of time.

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