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a·wake  audio  (-wk) KEY 

VERB:
a·woke  (-wk) KEY  or a·waked, a·waked or a·wok·en  (-wkn) KEY , a·wak·ing, a·wakes
VERB:
tr.
  1. To rouse from sleep; waken.
  2. To stir the interest of; excite.
  3. To stir up (memories, for example).
VERB:
intr.
  1. To wake up.
  2. To become alert.
  3. To become aware or cognizant: awoke to reality. See Usage Note at wake1.
ADJECTIVE:
  1. Completely conscious; not in a state of sleep.
  2. Vigilant; watchful. See Synonyms at aware.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English awaken, from Old English wacan : -, intensive pref. + wacan, wake ; see wake1


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