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1
to cause to stop sleeping
- be quiet or you'll awaken the kids
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2
to cease to be asleep
- guests at the B and B usually awaken to the smell of fresh pancakes
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The Grammatical History of 'Awaken' /...
The Grammatical History of 'Awaken' / 'Awoken' / 'Awakened'
Wake up, people.
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