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Past tense for to emerge, or cause to emerge, from sleep
“When I wake in the morning, the picture beside my bed is usually the first thing I see.”
Past tense for to cause to come back to life
“My snores were, by all accounts, loud enough to wake the dead.”
Past tense for to cause to become alert to or aware of (something)
“If we couldn't wake them to the dangers of the new and escalating war, how could we manage to draw attention to a problem they had been avoiding?”
Past tense for to become alert to or aware of
“So, instead of hoping the problem will go away, why don't we all wake up to what's going on around us.”
Past tense for to arouse or trigger, especially feelings or emotions
“A joyous song was needed, one that would wake feelings of mirth and gladness in those who heard it.”
Past tense for to enliven of invigorate
“I decided to listen to some lively music to wake me up.”
Past tense for to inform someone in advance of a possible danger or problem
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