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.

Examples of awaken (someone or something) to (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the sun gently rises over the rolling hills of Vacaville, residents of Bristowe awaken to a world where every moment is infused with tranquility. —Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024

Easter morning is a delight when kids awaken to overflowing baskets with their favorite goodies. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024

During the peak of the pandemic, Chris Stapleton would often awaken to find little unmarked bottles of whiskey on his doorstep. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2024

Just set your alarm an hour earlier, and your guests will awaken to the sweet aromas of biscuits baking and gravy simmering. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023

Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) You my awaken to a different take on money. —USA TODAY, 31 July 2023

Each time, we are told that a great soccer ambassador has arrived, and that Americans will at last awaken to the wonders of the Beautiful Game. —Jody Rosen, The New Yorker, 23 July 2023

To walk a city led by your senses rather than a destination is to awaken to the city and, possibly, to yourself. —Stephanie Rosenbloom, New York Times, 19 June 2023

Value investing is a quest for tarnished gems, underappreciated stocks that the market will some day awaken to. —Larry Light, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2022