verb

The word "waken" means to become awake or to cause someone or something to become awake. It is a verb that is often used to describe the process of going from a state of sleep or unconsciousness to a state of being alert and aware.

Example

1. I was wakened by the loud thunderstorm outside my window.
2. The smell of freshly brewed coffee wakened me from my sleep and I knew it was time to start my day.
3. The recent earthquake in the region has wakened people to the importance of being prepared for natural disasters.