waken

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Enough noise to waken the dead, but not this lot, I thought.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2025

If, for example, they don’t waken spontaneously in the morning, have tantrums, can’t focus in school or are sleepy in the afternoons, they might not be getting enough sleep.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2022

According to the officers’ lawsuit, police spent 40 minutes trying to waken the couple, including using their sirens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2022

England were without Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes and their absence told and though the home nation did take the lead through Robbie Fowler after 63 minutes, it served only to waken up the Italians.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2012

“After the sleep of death, we waken eternally,” Hamlet continued as if I had not spoken.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein