awaken (someone or something) to (something)
idiom
somewhat formal
: to make (someone or something) aware of (something)
The book will awaken their minds to the beauty of nature.
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As more organizations awaken to the power generative AI holds for building software, this guide can light the way.
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Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
But there is something wry and resigned lurking behind those chord changes, an insouciance to Dorian’s vocals, that suggests something deeper and bigger brewing — the sound of a fairly labyrinthine songwriting mind just starting to awaken to its potential.
—Jayson Greene, Vulture, 30 May 2025
But Congress and the courts should awaken to the menace of the federal camel’s nose in the private university tent — and so, for that matter, should the colleges.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
The famous foliage descends upon the property, and guests awaken to crisp mornings that are best accompanied by grabbing a fresh cup of coffee and heading out for a pre-breakfast walk.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
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Clint Boulton, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
But there is something wry and resigned lurking behind those chord changes, an insouciance to Dorian’s vocals, that suggests something deeper and bigger brewing — the sound of a fairly labyrinthine songwriting mind just starting to awaken to its potential.
—Jayson Greene, Vulture, 30 May 2025
But Congress and the courts should awaken to the menace of the federal camel’s nose in the private university tent — and so, for that matter, should the colleges.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
The famous foliage descends upon the property, and guests awaken to crisp mornings that are best accompanied by grabbing a fresh cup of coffee and heading out for a pre-breakfast walk.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for awaken (someone or something) to (something)
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“Awaken (someone or something) to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awaken%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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