rewaken

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //riˈweɪkən//

KK: /riˈweɪkən/

transitive verb

Definition

To make someone or something awake again after being asleep or inactive.

Example

The loud noise helped to rewaken her from her deep sleep.

Tense Forms

Past: rewoke

Past Participle: rewoken

Conversation

I really need something to rewaken my energy this afternoon.

How about a quick walk outside? Fresh air always helps me out.

That sounds great! I hope it helps me rewaken my focus too.

It definitely will — a little movement can do wonders!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

revive

awaken

reawaken

Antonyms

sleep

dull

weaken

Root Explanation

Reawaken → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "awaken" (from Old English "awacnian", meaning to wake up). The word "rewaken" means to wake up again or to bring someone back to awareness after being asleep or inactive.

Memory Tip

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

Visually Confused Words

reweaken