awaking
verb
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To become conscious after having slept.
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To cause (somebody) to stop sleeping.
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To excite or to stir up something latent.
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To rouse from a state of inaction or dormancy.
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To come out of a state of inaction or dormancy.
Synonyms:
awaken, wake up, bring round, cry, wake up
Antonyms:
fall asleep, put to sleep
noun
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The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.
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A revival of religion, or more general attention to religious matters than usual.
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Being roused into action or activity.