Synonyms of awaken

awaken

verb

ə-ˈwā-kən 

1

as in to wake

to cause to stop sleeping

be quiet or you'll awaken the kids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wake
• awake
• rouse
• waken
• arouse
• knock up
• reawaken
• revive
• raise
• stir
• stimulate
• roust
• disturb
• provoke
• rout
• excite
• bestir
• agitate
• rewake

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lull
• hypnotize
• mesmerize

2

as in to awake

to cease to be asleep

guests at the B and B usually awaken to the smell of fresh pancakes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awake
• wake
• waken
• rouse
• arouse
• rise
• watch
• arise
• roll out
• reawaken
• revive
• get up
• turn out
• stir
• uprise
• rewake
• shift

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sleep
• slumber
• rest
• drop off
• doze
• nod
• nap
• snooze
• retire
• couch
• turn in
• bed (down)
• sleep in
• catnap
• flop
• conk (off or out)
• lie up
• kip (down)
• sack out
• doss (down)
• oversleep

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awaken

My massage therapist said that this serum, derived from Hawaiian comfrey and noni plants infused into rich macadamia nut oil, works to awaken fatigued cells, according to the serum-maker. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Loud thunderclaps awakened residents, lightning sparked small fires and power outages and rainfall slowed the morning commute. — Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2026

Other bright-light studies show roughly 20% to 40% higher peak cortisol in the first hour after awakening when subjects are exposed to bright morning light compared with dim light, though exact figures differ by study. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Keegan was desperate to awaken the sleeping Tyneside beast and get Newcastle back to the top flight and immediately announced himself to his adoring new fanbase, scoring the winning goal on his debut against Queens Park Rangers at St James’. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026