rewaken

verb

re·​wak·​en (ˌ)rē-ˈwā-kən How to pronounce rewaken (audio)
rewakened; rewakening; rewakens
: rewake

Examples of rewaken in a Sentence

soaring gas prices have rewakened a demand for more fuel-efficient cars

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rewaken was in 1638

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Cite this Entry

“Rewaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewaken. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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