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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word wake as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out the difference between wake and wake up, and explore related phrases and articles.
Learn the meaning of wake as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, idioms and phrasal verbs. Find out how to pronounce wake and see examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Learn the meaning of wake as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, idioms and phrasal verbs. Find out how to pronounce wake and see examples from different sources.
to rouse from lethargy, apathy, ignorance, etc. (often followed by up ): The tragedy woke us up to the need for safety precautions. Synonyms: provoke, kindle, animate, activate, stimulate. to hold a wake for or over (a dead person). to keep watch or vigil over.
A wake is a gathering or social event that is held before or after someone's funeral. A funeral wake was in progress. Synonyms: vigil , watch , funeral , deathwatch More Synonyms of wake
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb and noun wake in English. Find out how to wake up, wake up to something, and the difference between wake and wake up.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb wake, which means to stop sleeping or to make somebody stop sleeping. Find out the difference between wake and other words like awake, awaken and waken, and explore idioms and phrasal verbs with wake.
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