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wake

/ˈweɪk/
noun
  1. The act of waking, or state of being awake.

  2. The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil.

verb
  1. (often followed by up) To stop sleeping.

    "I woke up at four o'clock this morning."

  2. (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

    "The neighbour's car alarm woke me from a strange dream."

  3. To put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite.

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