Meaning of the word awaken in English

What does awaken mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

awaken

US /əˈweɪ.kən/
UK /əˈweɪ.kən/

Verb

1.

to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping:

Example:
They were awakened by the sound of gunfire.
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