Synonyms of awakens

awakens

verb

present tense third-person singular of awaken

1

as in wakes

to cause to stop sleeping

be quiet or you'll awaken the kids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wakes
• awakes
• rouses
• wakens
• arouses
• knocks up
• revives
• stirs
• reawakens
• raises
• stimulates
• provokes
• disturbs
• rousts
• routs
• excites
• bestirs
• agitates
• rewakes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lulls
• hypnotizes
• mesmerizes

2

as in awakes

to cease to be asleep

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awakes
• wakes
• wakens
• rouses
• arouses
• rises
• arises
• reawakens
• watches
• rolls out
• revives
• turns out
• stirs
• gets up
• uprises
• rewakes
• shifts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sleeps
• rests
• slumbers
• nods
• drops off
• dozes
• beds (down)
• snoozes
• retires
• naps
• conks (off or out)
• turns in
• flops
• sleeps in
• couches
• kips (down)
• catnaps
• lies up
• sacks out
• dosses (down)
• oversleeps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awakens

The picture unfolds against the backdrop of a family digital detox vacation in a house in a Swedish forest which takes a terrifying turn when a teenager discovers an old modem and unwittingly awakens a dormant, sadistic demon when it is fired up. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

Sasha awakens to a note that says Morgan has hopped on an earlier flight home. — Judy Berman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

The Hulu series also stars Sam Nivola as a teenager who awakens from a coma after an accident believing his mother (Britton) is an impostor. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

And yet, if someone earnestly explores the merits of the zodiac or crystal healing at a dinner party, my inner cynic awakens. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

But when the 20-foot-tall creation awakens, his gentle nature clashes with the violent purpose he was built for. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Later, the mood lightens up, and the Gemini moon awakens your flirty and creative side. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

Listening to God’s messages of love for us awakens us to our spiritual worth and protection and guides us wisely. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

The crew awakens Hillstrand from a nap to alert him that Ryan is injured. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026