rewaken

/riˈweɪkən/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause someone or something to become awake or active again

“The warm sunshine helped to rewaken the dormant plants in the garden.”

2. verb

to bring back to a state of activity or alertness

“The morning coffee helped rewaken her from the tiredness of the previous night.”

3. noun

the act of causing someone or something to become awake or active again

“The rewakening of the town’s economy brought new opportunities to the locals.”

Synonyms

  • revitalize
  • revive

Antonyms

  • lull
  • stifle