Waken: meaning, definitions and examples

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waken

[ ˈweɪkən ]

Verb

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action of waking

To waken means to cause someone to become awake or to arise from sleep. It can refer to both physical awakening and a figurative sense of becoming aware or alert to something. The term is often used in a literary or poetic context, emphasizing the gentle or gradual process of waking. Waken can also imply a sudden realization or enlightenment about a particular situation or idea.

Synonyms

arouse, awake, evoke, rouse, stir.

Examples of usage

I wakened her gently at dawn.
He wakened to the sound of birds chirping.
The alarm clock woke him up early.
She felt wakened to new possibilities after the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "waken" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acordar

🇮🇳 जगाना

🇩🇪 wecken

🇮🇩 bangun

🇺🇦 підніматися

🇵🇱 obudzić

🇯🇵 起こす (okosu)

🇫🇷 réveiller

🇪🇸 despertar

🇹🇷 uyandırmak

🇰🇷 깨우다 (kkaeuda)

🇸🇦 يوقظ (yūqidh)

🇨🇿 probudit

🇸🇰 prebudiť

🇨🇳 唤醒 (huànxǐng)

🇸🇮 prebuditi

🇮🇸 vekjast

🇰🇿 ояну

🇬🇪 გაღვიძება (gagvidzeba)

🇦🇿 oyatmaq

🇲🇽 despertar

Etymology

The word 'waken' has its origins in Old English, derived from the verb 'wacnian' which means 'to be awake' or 'to become awake'. This term is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*wakōną', which also means 'to be alert or awake'. Over time, the usage of 'waken' evolved and became more common in Middle English as 'wakenen'. In contemporary English, it tends to be used more in literary contexts than in everyday conversation. The transition from Old to Modern English saw the evolution of many similar words, illustrating how the concept of becoming awake or alert has been a significant part of language development.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,999, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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