awakened

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awakened  /ə ˈweɪ kənd/ ? Meaning of "awakened"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) aroused or activated
  2. (adj) (somewhat formal) having been waked up

Usage(s):

  1. Detainee awakened and taken to restroom then secured in chair.
  2. His work and his spirit awakened the 20th century to ideas that serve as a moral beacon for all epochs.
  3. Milk's killing probably awakened as many gay people as his election had.

Quotes

  1. According to a declaration, Ms Campbell said that "she had been awakened in the night by knocking at her door. She opened the door to find two or three men, she does not recall how many, who presented her with a large diamond which they said was...
    on Jul 1, 2010 By: Naomi Campbell Source: Radio Netherlands

  2. "Your songs awakened a generation, giving a fresh sound to rock, roll, rhythm and blues," university President Richard Levin told McCartney upon giving him his degree.
    on May 27, 2008 By: Richard Levin Source: Chatter Shmatter

  3. "She told us ...... she had been awakened in the night by a knocking at her door. She opened the door to find two or three men -- I do not recall how many -- who presented her with a large diamond which they said was from Charles Taylor," Farrow...
    on Jun 30, 2010 By: Mia Farrow Source: AFP

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