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Awaken (Verb)

Stop sleeping; "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Make aware; "They were awakened to the sad facts".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The documentary series awakened the public to the alarming rate of environmental degradation.
Her experience as a nurse awakened her to the struggles faced by patients with chronic illnesses.
The investigative journalist's exposé awakened the community to the local government's corruption.
The film's powerful portrayal of racism awakened the audience to the simmering tensions in society.
The series of scandals awakened investors to the company's questionable business practices.

Cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"; "Please wake me at 6 AM.".