waken
7 synonyms for waken, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To wake up, or to cause someone to wake up.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came into English from Middle English waknen, from Old English wæcnan, from Proto-Germanic *waknaną.
Full origin of waken →Frequently asked questions
What does “waken” mean?
The word “waken” means to wake up, or to cause someone to wake up. In plain terms, a slightly more formal or literary way of saying "wake.".
How do you pronounce “waken”?
“Waken” is pronounced WAY-kuhn (/ˈweɪkən/ in IPA).
How do you use “waken” in a sentence?
Here is “waken” used in a sentence: “The alarm clock wakened the whole house.”
What part of speech is “waken”?
“Waken” is a verb.
