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awake to

phrasal verb

Definition of awake to

: to become aware of (something)
  • We finally awoke to the danger.
  • How long will it take them to awake to their mistake?

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awake play

  1. : to cease sleeping : to wake up

  2. : to become aroused or active again

  3. : to become conscious or aware of something

  1. : fully conscious, alert, and aware : not asleep

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