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!
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I was awakened by the sound of thunder.
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The smell of coffee awakened my senses.
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The lecture on climate change awakened her interest in environmental issues.
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The documentary awakened the public to the plight of endangered species.
awakened Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with awakened
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She finally awakened to the fact that she had been taken advantage of.
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The museum's exhibits awakened his interest in ancient history.
awaken memories
to cause someone to remember something
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The smell of baking bread awakened memories of her childhood.
Origins of awakened
from Old English 'āwæcnian', meaning 'to arise from sleep'
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.'
