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Reawaken - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

reawaken

/riːəˈweɪkən/ /riːəˈweɪkən/

Definition:

To wake up again or revive after a period of inactivity or dormancy.

Synonyms:

revive, rekindle, renew, resuscitate

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

suppress, extinguish

Common Collocations:

reawaken interest, reawaken memories, reawaken passion

Derivatives:

reawakening, reawakened

Usage Tips:

Use "reawaken" to describe reviving emotions, memories, or energy after a pause or decline.

Common Phrases:

reawaken the past, reawaken old flames, reawaken a spirit

Etymology:

Derived from "re-" (again) + "awaken," originating from Old English "āwæcnan."

Examples:

  • 1. The sunrise reawakens my energy every morning.
  • 2. Her speech reawakened hope in the audience.
  • 3. The old song reawakens childhood memories for me.
  • 4. Spring reawakens nature after winter’s sleep.

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