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Wake

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Definitions for Wake

noun
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
Synonyms
aftermath backwash
Examples
  1. the aftermath of war
  2. in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured
noun
an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii
Synonyms
Wake Island
noun
the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
Synonyms
backwash
Examples
  1. the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe
noun
a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
Synonyms
viewing
Examples
  1. there's no weeping at an Irish wake
verb
be awake, be alert, be there
verb
stop sleeping
Synonyms
wake up awake arouse awaken come alive waken
Examples
  1. She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock
verb
arouse or excite feelings and passions
Synonyms
inflame stir up ignite heat fire up
Examples
  1. The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
  2. The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
  3. Wake old feelings of hatred
verb
make aware of
Examples
  1. His words woke us to terrible facts of the situation
verb
cause to become awake or conscious
Synonyms
awaken waken rouse wake up arouse
Examples
  1. He was roused by the drunken men in the street
  2. Please wake me at 6 AM.

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