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rewake

verb re·wake \ (ˌ)rē-ˈwāk \

Definition of rewake

rewaked or rewoke play \-ˈwōk\; rewaked or rewoken play \-ˈwō-kən\ or rewoke; rewaking
transitive verb
:to waken again or anew
intransitive verb
:to become awake again

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Examples of rewake in a Sentence

  1. the media coverage of the dramatic escape has rewaked concerns about security at the prison

First Known Use of rewake

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rewake Synonyms

Synonyms
reanimate, recharge, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revivify, revive, rewaken
Related Words
jump-start, kick-start; reactivate, restart; reinvent; refresh, refreshen
Near Antonyms
extinguish, kill, quench, suppress

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