awaken (someone or something) to (something)

phrase

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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“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 12 Mar. 2026.

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