awaken to (something)
idiom
somewhat formal
: to become aware of (something)
They finally awakened to the possibility of war.
Examples of awaken to (something) in a Sentence
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As the sun gently rises over the rolling hills of Vacaville, residents of Bristowe awaken to a world where every moment is infused with tranquility.
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Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
Easter morning is a delight when kids awaken to overflowing baskets with their favorite goodies.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
During the peak of the pandemic, Chris Stapleton would often awaken to find little unmarked bottles of whiskey on his doorstep.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2024
Just set your alarm an hour earlier, and your guests will awaken to the sweet aromas of biscuits baking and gravy simmering.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
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You my awaken to a different take on money.
—USA TODAY, 31 July 2023
Each time, we are told that a great soccer ambassador has arrived, and that Americans will at last awaken to the wonders of the Beautiful Game.
—Jody Rosen, The New Yorker, 23 July 2023
To walk a city led by your senses rather than a destination is to awaken to the city and, possibly, to yourself.
—Stephanie Rosenbloom, New York Times, 19 June 2023
The potential gains are so large that even life-long shareholder-return devotees might awaken to the scale of the gain.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021
Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
Easter morning is a delight when kids awaken to overflowing baskets with their favorite goodies.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
During the peak of the pandemic, Chris Stapleton would often awaken to find little unmarked bottles of whiskey on his doorstep.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2024
Just set your alarm an hour earlier, and your guests will awaken to the sweet aromas of biscuits baking and gravy simmering.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19)
You my awaken to a different take on money.
—USA TODAY, 31 July 2023
Each time, we are told that a great soccer ambassador has arrived, and that Americans will at last awaken to the wonders of the Beautiful Game.
—Jody Rosen, The New Yorker, 23 July 2023
To walk a city led by your senses rather than a destination is to awaken to the city and, possibly, to yourself.
—Stephanie Rosenbloom, New York Times, 19 June 2023
The potential gains are so large that even life-long shareholder-return devotees might awaken to the scale of the gain.
—Steve Denning, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021
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“Awaken to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awaken%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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