A-wäk'en, v. t. & i.

(a-wäk'n), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. AWAKENED; p. pr. & vb. n. AWAKENING.] [This is the word awake, with its A-S. infinitive.] To rouse from sleep or torpor; to awake; to wake.

Already to awaken whom thou nam'st. Cooper.

Their consciences are thoroughly awakened. Tillotson.

Synonyms—To arouse; excite; stir up; call forth.