What does WAKEN mean?

Waken

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. to become awake or conscious
2. to cause someone to become awake or conscious

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈweɪkən/
• UK: /ˈweɪkən/

Origin and Usage:

The word "waken" originated from the Middle English word "waknen," which means "to wake up." It has been in use since the 14th century. "Waken" is a transitive verb, which means it requires an object to complete its meaning. It is commonly used in literature and poetry.

Synonyms:

• awaken
• rouse
• stir
• arouse

Related Words:

• awake
• shaken
• taken
• baken
• faken

Example Sentences:

• He wakened to the sound of birds chirping outside his window.
• The smell of coffee wakened her from her slumber.
• She wakened him gently, not wanting to startle him.