Third-person singular simple present indicative form of awaken

(transitive) To cause to become awake. / (intransitive) To stop sleeping; awake. / (transitive, figuratively) To bring into action (something previously dormant); to stimulate.

plural of awakening

An unexpected discovery of an undesirable fact, especially one shattering high hopes or signifying the end of a comfortable situation.

(historical) A period of religious fervor in the United States, lasting from approximately 1730 to 1755.

plural of rude awakening

A realization or inspiration about the connection with an entity or entities beyond the immediate and physical world, of "God" or other intangible, sacred spirit.

plural of spiritual awakening

A period of religious fervor in the United States, lasting from approximately 1790 to 1850.