awakened

[əˈweɪkənd]

awakened Definition

  • 1past participle of 'awaken'
  • 2to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping
  • 3to start to understand or become aware of something

Using awakened: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "awakened" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I was awakened by the sound of thunder.

  • Example

    The smell of coffee awakened my senses.

  • Example

    The lecture on climate change awakened her interest in environmental issues.

  • Example

    The documentary awakened the public to the plight of endangered species.

awakened Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for awakened

Antonyms for awakened

Phrases with awakened

  • to become aware of something for the first time

    Example

    She finally awakened to the fact that she had been taken advantage of.

  • awaken someone's interest

    to cause someone to become interested in something

    Example

    The museum's exhibits awakened his interest in ancient history.

  • awaken memories

    to cause someone to remember something

    Example

    The smell of baking bread awakened memories of her childhood.

Origins of awakened

from Old English 'āwæcnian', meaning 'to arise from sleep'

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Summary: awakened in Brief

To 'awaken' [əˈweɪkənd] means to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping, as well as to start to understand or become aware of something. It can be used in phrases like 'awaken to something,' meaning to become aware of something for the first time, and 'awaken someone's interest,' meaning to cause someone to become interested in something. 'Awaken' is often used in formal contexts, as in 'The lecture on climate change awakened her interest in environmental issues.'