waken

wak·en

verb \ˈwā-kən\

wak·enedwak·en·ing\ˈwāk-niŋ, ˈwā-kə-\

Definition of WAKEN

intransitive verb

: awake —often used with up

transitive verb

: to rouse especially out of sleep : wake

Examples of WAKEN

1. <a sudden loud noise wakened us>
2. <she usually wakens when sunlight begins to stream through the windows>

Origin of WAKEN

Middle English waknen, from Old English wæcnian; akin to Old Norse vakna to awaken, Old English wæccan to watch

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to WAKEN

Synonyms: arouse, awake, awaken, knock up [British], rouse, wake

Antonyms: lull

Related Words: roust, rout; raise, revive; reawaken, rewake; agitate, bestir, disturb, excite, provoke, stimulate, stir

Near Antonyms: hypnotize, mesmerize

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide

Rhymes with WAKEN

Dakin, Macon