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Awaken vs. Awake vs. Wake vs. Waken

awaken
Definition

cause to stop sleeping, rouse from sleep or unconsciousness

Examples

They were awakened to the sad facts of life

awake
Definition

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

Examples

lay awake thinking about his new job

wake
Definition

be awake, be alert, be there

Examples

She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock

waken
Definition

cause to become awake or conscious

Examples

he wakened me

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