This page shows Wake in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like arouse or issue. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.

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Wake meaning

  1. (often followed by up) To stop sleeping.
  2. (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
  3. To put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite.

Synonyms of Wake

arouse backwash wake up awaken waken wake island upshot issue event result outcome effect consequence aftermath island

Wake in Dutch

ontwaken wakker worden

Example sentences (20)

Barring a dis-ah-ster, darling, he was never seriously at risk of losing to but it should serve as a wake-up call.

Ahead of the vote for speaker, the magnetometers placed outside the doors of the House chamber in the wake of the Jan.

According to the research, afternoon types wake up with the highest levels of sleepiness out of all of the chronotypes.

AT&T Inc. bulls were out to defend the telecommunications stock Friday in the wake of a historic post-earnings selloff.

Alan Wake 2's Final Draft NG+ update hints at some possibly big changes to the story, which may come with its own risks.

According to the Wake County Sheriff's Department, the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Plaza Drive.

Around the same time, in the wake of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, Trump reportedly told associates he ““ Mohammed bin Salman.

According to the Punjab police, over 1,400 people have been arrested across the province in the wake of widespread violence.

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And after much discussion online in the wake of the final episode's release, a philosophy professor has waded into the fray.

As Alan Wake, players explore The Dark Place, while Saga explores Bright Falls and its surrounding areas.

A typical day for me starts between 5am and 6am when I usually wake up The first thing I do is exercise.

According to the latest local Met Office report for our area, householders will wake up to fairly settled weather this morning.

Analysts said the bloc was seeking to turn itself into a counterweight to the West in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Afghans congregate on a mound of rubble in the wake of the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that struck Herat.

After converting a couple of third downs, Wake Forest started driving once again, looking to stay on pace heading into halftime.

And we saw the uprisings that hit all 50 states in the wake of George Floyd's murder three years ago.

Adrianna Rice (she/her) is a freshman elementary education major with a concentration in exceptional learners from Wake Forest, NC.

A neighborhood flooded by the rising Myakka River is shown in the wake of Hurricane Ian on October 01, 2022 in North Port, Florida.

A protester makes his point at the BBC’s refusal to label Hamas terrorists and in the wake of the group’s recent attacks on Israel.

And the Love Our Lough group plan to hold a wake for the lough on 17 September to call for cohesive management and protection of it.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "wake" in a sentence?
An example: "Barring a dis-ah-ster, darling, he was never seriously at risk of losing to but it should serve as a wake-up call." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "wake" from real English texts.
What does "wake" mean?
Wake means: (often followed by up) To stop sleeping.
What are synonyms of "wake"?
Common synonyms of "wake" include: arouse, backwash, wake up, awaken, waken, wake island, upshot, issue. Plus 7 more synonyms.
What is "wake" in Dutch?
"wake" translates to Dutch as: ontwaken, wakker worden.
How many example sentences with "wake" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "wake", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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