Definition

A person or thing that causes someone or something to wake up or become alert.

Example

The teacher was an awakener of curiosity in her students.

Conversation

I read this book that describes a morning routine as an awakener for your day.

That sounds interesting! What kind of things did it suggest?

It talked about meditation and exercise as great ways to be an awakener for your mindset.

I love that idea! I might need to try that for my mornings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Awakener → It is formed from "awake" (from Old English "awacan", meaning to rise or become awake) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An awakener is a person who causes someone to wake up or become alert.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who helps others 'rise' ('awacan') from sleep — that's what an awakener does.

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