Meaning of the word waken in English
What does waken mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
waken
US /ˈweɪ.kən/
UK /ˈweɪ.kən/
Verb
1.
to wake or cause to wake from sleep
Example:
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The birds began to sing, and I slowly wakened.
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The loud noise wakened the baby.
2.
to rouse or stir up (emotions, feelings, or memories)
Example:
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The old song wakened nostalgic feelings in her.
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His words wakened a sense of injustice in the crowd.