Awakened: meaning, definitions and examples

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awakened

 

[ əˈweɪk(ə)nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To become conscious or aware of something; to arouse from sleep or a state of rest.

Synonyms

arouse, awake, rouse, stir

Examples of usage

  • She awakened to the sound of birds chirping outside her window.
  • The loud noise awakened him from his deep slumber.
  • After years of ignorance, he finally awakened to the truth.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To trigger a feeling or awareness in someone; to bring into existence or make active.

Synonyms

evoke, ignite, inspire, prompt

Examples of usage

  • His speech awakened a sense of patriotism in the crowd.
  • The tragic event awakened compassion in people's hearts.
  • The new technology awakened a sense of curiosity in the students.

Translations

Translations of the word "awakened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desperto

🇮🇳 जागृत

🇩🇪 erwacht

🇮🇩 terbangun

🇺🇦 пробуджений

🇵🇱 obudzony

🇯🇵 目覚めた

🇫🇷 éveillé

🇪🇸 despierto

🇹🇷 uyanmış

🇰🇷 깨어난

🇸🇦 مستيقظ

🇨🇿 probuzený

🇸🇰 prebudený

🇨🇳 觉醒的

🇸🇮 prebujen

🇮🇸 vaknaður

🇰🇿 оянған

🇬🇪 გამოღვიძებული

🇦🇿 oyanmış

🇲🇽 despierto

Etymology

The word 'awakened' dates back to Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'āwæcnian', meaning 'to rouse from sleep'. The concept of awakening has been a prominent theme in various religious and philosophical traditions, symbolizing enlightenment, awareness, and spiritual growth.

See also: awaken, awakeness, awakening, reawakening.

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