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reawaken

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //riːəˈweɪkən//

KK: /riˈəˌwākən/

verb
Definition

To wake up again or to make something come back to life or become active after being inactive.


Example

After years of being forgotten, the old tradition began to reawaken in the community.


Tense Forms

Past: reawoke

Past Participle: reawoken


Conversation
Sloth A
I felt so tired this morning, like I needed to reawaken my energy.
Sloth B
I know what you mean! Sometimes I just need a good cup of coffee.
Sloth A
Exactly! A little caffeine can really help to reawaken my focus.
Sloth B
Right? It's amazing how quickly it kicks in!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revive
resurrect
rekindle
Antonyms
suppress
diminish
extinguish
Root Explanation

Reawaken → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "awaken" (from Old English "awacnian", meaning to wake up). The word "reawaken" means to wake up again or to revive from a state of sleep or inactivity.

Memory Tip

Think of waking up 'again' ('re-') — that's why reawaken means to wake up once more.

Visually Confused Words
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