bewake

/ˈbjuːkeɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to rouse or wake from sleep; to make alert or active

“The alarm will bewake you at 6 AM.”

2. verb

to revive or refresh

“The morning sun bewakes the sleepy town.”

3. noun

the act of waking or arousing

“The bewake was sudden and unexpected.”

Synonyms

  • arouse
  • rouse
  • wake

Antonyms

  • drowsy
  • put to sleep