awaken to (something)

phrase

somewhat formal

: to become aware of (something)

They finally awakened to the possibility of war.

Examples of awaken to (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Uptown—just north of downtown—the 4,500-seat Grind City Amphitheater will awaken to the thunderous, resonant sounds of the Alabama Shakes. — Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026

With over 22 years of experience as a professional coach and spiritual facilitator, Oana has helped thousands of women awaken to their feminine power, heal emotional wounds, and experience deep joy, intimacy, and purpose. — Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

Israelis perhaps will awaken to the emptiness and absurdity of their military victories. — Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025