wake

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wake  /ˈweɪk/ ? Meaning of "wake"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
  2. (n) an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii
  3. (n) the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
  4. (n) a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
  5. (v) be awake, be alert, be there
  6. (v) stop sleeping
  7. (v) arouse or excite feelings and passions
  8. (v) make aware of
  9. (v) cause to become awake or conscious

Synonym(s)

backwash, wake island, aftermath, arouse, awake

Derived Word(s)

waking

Usage(s):

  1. Some students need nothing short of a bullhorn blaring in their face in order to wake up; others might appreciate a more subtle approach.
  2. And he promised that this family, at least, this old and bruised and sturdy family, would stand by in an eternal wake.
  3. Wise pilots do not have to be told to fly clear of the wakes of nearby aircraft, especially big ones.

Quotes

  1. "I direct my personal representative to permit no members of the press to be present at my wake or funeral," Coleman stated.
    on Jun 18, 2010 By: Gary Coleman Source: Hindustan Times

  2. "In close collaboration with the Treasury and the Securities and Exchange Commission, we have been in ongoing discussions with market participants, including through the weekend, to identify potential market vulnerabilities in the wake of an...
    on Sep 14, 2008 By: Ben Bernanke Source: Reuters

  3. "The Muslim Representative from Minnesota was elected by the voters of that district and if American citizens don't wake up and adopt (my) position on immigration there will likely be many more Muslims elected to office and demanding the use of the...
    on Dec 21, 2006 By: Virgil Goode Source: Washington Post

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