Definition of wake - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
sleepintr. stop sleeping and become consciousintr.
- I wake at 7 AM every day.
2.
rousetr. make someone stop sleepingtr.
- Please wake your brother for breakfast.
3.
emotiontr. arouse feelings or emotionstr.
- The speech could wake strong emotions in the crowd.
4.
funeralintr. Dated UK hold a vigil beside someone who has diedintr. Dated UK
- They wake the deceased the night before the funeral..
5.
vigilintr. Rare UK stay awake to watch over somethingintr. Rare UK
- They wake the night before the funeral.
Noun
1.
memorial mealgathering after a funeral with food and drink
- They attended the wake to honor their friend.
2.
night watchUS vigil held over a dead body before burialUS
- The family held a wake for their grandmother.
3.
air turbulenceTECH. turbulent air left behind a flying aircraftTECH.
- The plane's wake affected the smaller aircraft.
4.
water trailtrack left on water surface by moving ship or boat
- The small boat left a gentle wake as it glided across the lake..
5.
traditionDated UK annual festival in northern England townsDated UK
- The town celebrated its wake with music and games.
Images of wake
turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft 
track left on water surface by moving ship or boat
Expressions with wake
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stop sleeping and become conscious
I usually wake up at 7 AM.
become aware of a situation or fact
She woke up one day to the reality of her financial situation.
stop sleeping and become awake to something
I wake up to birds singing every morning.
to face reality and stop deluding oneself
You need to wake up and smell the coffee about your job.
come after something as a result or consequence
Economic changes follow in its wake after policy shifts.
organize a gathering to remember someone who died
They will hold a wake for her tomorrow night.
following as a result of an event
In the wake of the storm, many homes were flooded.
provoke a powerful entity into action
The attack could wake a sleeping giant and lead to a massive retaliation.
make a very loud noise
The band's music was so loud it could wake the dead.
take time to enjoy and appreciate life
Sometimes you should wake up and smell the roses.
cause effects or consequences to remain behind
The storm left destruction in its wake.
provoke a powerful force or entity
His reckless actions might wake the dragon and cause chaos.
designed to awaken or stimulate
The wake-up exercise routine energized the participants.
hold a vigil for a deceased person
They decided to have a wake for their grandmother.
make loud noise causing neighbors to wake up
The party was so loud it woke the neighbors.
resulting chaos after a disaster
In the wake of destruction, the community struggled to rebuild.
remaining after something has passed or occurred
The destruction left in the wake of the storm was immense.
following an event or action
The town rebuilt in the wake of the storm.
imitate or be influenced by someone
She followed in the wake of her successful mentor.
at a very high volume, extremely loudly
The music was fit to wake the dead last night!
smoke cannabis soon after waking up
He likes to wake and bake before starting his day.
die unexpectedly during sleep
He joked that he might wake up dead.
word activating a dormant device when spoken
Alexa is a common wake word for smart speakers.
disturbances in air behind an aircraft
Pilots must be cautious of wake turbulence during takeoff.
Origin of wake
Old English, wacan (to wake up)
Terms with wake included in their meaning
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wake up
rise from bed after sleeping
wake-up call
phone call to wake someone up
waking up
device used to wake someone up
sleeping deeply
start sleeping very soundly and not wake up easily
morning routine
wake up from sleep early in the morning
deep sleeper
someone who does not wake up easily
waking time
wake up later than usual in the morning
not waking up
stay asleep and not wake up when alarm rings
sleep-wake cycle
internal system regulating sleep and wake cycles
morning
wake up and leave bed with difficulty
early rising
wake up at sunrise to start the day
wake up
get out of bed
awakening
wake up or become active
awakening
cause someone to wake up from sleep
biology
biological mechanism regulating sleep and wake cycles
sleep
wake up suddenly and abruptly
sleep schedule
go to bed and wake up early
regain awareness
wake up after being unconscious or asleep
morning
encourage someone to wake up happily
awakening
wake someone from sleep or inactivity
awakening
wake up from sleep or inactivity
waking up
causing someone to wake up or become active
overnight wake
activity lasting the whole night without sleep
sleep
wake someone up from sleep
Examples of wake in a sentence
The baby will wake if there's too much noise. The alarm failed to wake me this morning. Could you wake the children before we leave? The movie's ending will wake tears in your eyes. Her words woke a sense of nostalgia in him. The family gathered to wake their beloved grandmother.
Friends and relatives wake the departed in a solemn ceremony. Monks wake to pray through the night. Parents wake to care for their sick child. The wake was held at the family home. Friends gathered at the wake to share memories. The wake was held in a quiet, solemn room. The wake of the jetliner shook the nearby trees. Sailors must be cautious of the wake from large ships. The yacht's wake was visible for miles. A wake formed behind the speeding jet ski. The wake attracted visitors from neighboring villages. Local vendors set up stalls during the wake.
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- French:se réveiller, veillée funéraire, ...
- German:aufwachen, Trauerfeier, ...
- Italian:svegliarsi, veglia funebre, ...
- Spanish:despertarse, velorio, ...
- Portuguese:acordar, velório, ...
- Chinese:醒来, 夜祭, ...
- Japanese:目が覚める, 通夜, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَيْقَظَ, تَجَمُّع بَعْد الجِنَازَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְעוֹרֵר, מִפְגָּשׁ לְאַחַר הַלְוָיָה, ...
- Russian:просыпаться, поминки, ...
- Ukrainian:прокидатися, поминки, ...
- Hindi:जागना, अंतिम संस्कार सभा, ...
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