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Not asleep, in a conscious state
“She looked into his waking eyes, filled with a mix of curiosity and anticipation.”
The act of coming into consciousness, such as from sleep
An act of bringing someone or something back to life
Present participle for to emerge, or cause to emerge, from sleep
“When I wake in the morning, the picture beside my bed is usually the first thing I see.”
Present participle for to cause to come back to life
“My snores were, by all accounts, loud enough to wake the dead.”
Present participle for to cause to become alert to or aware of (something)
“If we couldn't wake them to the dangers of the new and escalating war, how could we manage to draw attention to a problem they had been avoiding?”
Present participle for to become alert to or aware of
“So, instead of hoping the problem will go away, why don't we all wake up to what's going on around us.”
Present participle for to arouse or trigger, especially feelings or emotions
“A joyous song was needed, one that would wake feelings of mirth and gladness in those who heard it.”
Present participle for to enliven of invigorate
“I decided to listen to some lively music to wake me up.”
Present participle for to inform someone in advance of a possible danger or problem
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