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Reawakened: meaning, definitions and examples

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reawakened

 

[ riːəˈweɪkənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Reawakened refers to the action of awakening again or causing someone or something to become alert or active after a period of dormancy. This term can be used both in a literal sense, such as waking someone from sleep, and in a metaphorical sense, such as reigniting passion or interest in a topic or relationship. It often implies a renewal of energy or enthusiasm and can be applied to various contexts, including personal feelings, cultural movements, or even environmental issues. The term is a combination of the prefix 're-', meaning again, and 'awakened', the past participle of awaken.

Synonyms

reactivate, reignite, resurrect, revive

Examples of usage

  • She reawakened her interest in painting.
  • The documentary reawakened public concern about climate change.
  • Memories of childhood were reawakened during the family reunion.

Translations

Translations of the word "reawakened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ressuscitado

🇮🇳 फिर से जागृत

🇩🇪 wiedererweckt

🇮🇩 dibangkitkan kembali

🇺🇦 повернутий до життя

🇵🇱 na nowo obudzony

🇯🇵 再覚醒した

🇫🇷 réveillé à nouveau

🇪🇸 reavivado

🇹🇷 yeniden uyandırılmış

🇰🇷 다시 깨어난

🇸🇦 مُستيقظ مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu probuzený

🇸🇰 opäť prebudený

🇨🇳 重新觉醒

🇸🇮 znova oživljen

🇮🇸 vaknað að nýju

🇰🇿 қайта оянған

🇬🇪 მחדשებული

🇦🇿 yenidən oyanmış

🇲🇽 revivido

Etymology

The word 'reawaken' comes from the combination of the prefix 're-', indicating a repetition or return, and 'awaken', which is derived from Old English 'awacnian', meaning to rise or to wake up. The term is closely tied to the concepts of change and renewal, often used to describe the resurgence of ideas, feelings, or movements that had previously lost their vigor or visibility. Historically, the evolution of the word reflects cultural sentiments; as societies undergo transformations, so too does the language used to express renewed interests or passions. The prefix 're-' has been used since the early days of the English language to suggest repetition, while 'awaken' itself has connotations of enlightenment and awareness. The use of 'reawakened' thus encompasses the broader notion of revitalizing something that was previously dormant or forgotten.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,137 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.