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awaken
[ uh-wey-kuhn ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to awake; waken.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ɲIJ·· adjective
- ·ɲIJ· noun
- a·ɲIJ verb
- ɱ-·ɲIJԱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Mina’s father flouted strictures; Sade’s mother subjugated herself to them — that is, until Sade went to jail on a serious felony and compassion for her daughter awakened her long-dormant maternal loyalty.
“For a kid who thought he was this tough street-smart kid from D.C., I was in for a very rude awakening,” he said.
This is too much of a generalization, but it’s an irresistible one: We are seeing a truly extraordinary transformation, something like the awakening of the mainstream conservatives alongside the continuing surrender of the mainstream liberals.
This clause is violated each day when Donald Trump awakens and opens his eyes.
Shapiro shared in a statement that he was awakened early on Sunday by Pennsylvania State Police, who informed the governor and high-profile Democrat that a fire had been set at the residence.
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