wake
Third Person
wakes
Present Participle
waking
Past Tense
woke
Past Participle
woken
1
to become conscious again after sleeping
- 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.
Antonyms:
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:
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.
Antonyms:
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.