Definitions

1. noun

the state of being awake; a period of time when someone is awake

“After a good night’s sleep, she came out of her wake feeling refreshed.”

2. verb

to rouse or bring out of sleep; to cause to be awake or attentive; to stir or excite

“The loud noise woke me up from my afternoon nap.”

3. noun

a ceremony or service held to celebrate or commemorate the death of someone, especially a sailor or soldier

“The naval officers held a wake for their fallen comrade.”

4. verb

to remain or stay awake; to keep or maintain a state of wakefulness

“I tried to stay awake during the long movie, but I eventually fell asleep.”

5. verb

to cause to rise or become visible; to bring into existence

“The sun will wake the flowers from their winter slumber.”