awaken (someone or something) to (something)
idiom
somewhat formal
: to make (someone or something) aware of (something)
The book will awaken their minds to the beauty of nature.
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The sector is beginning to awaken to the need to start designing simpler, more relevant products that speak to people at earlier, and more consistently, across many more different stages of life.
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Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Denver may awaken to several inches of snow, The Washington Post reports.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The scenes where Celebrimbor begins to awaken to the illusion he’s been placed under are really great.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
As the sun gently rises over the rolling hills of Vacaville, residents of Bristowe awaken to a world where every moment is infused with tranquility.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
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Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Denver may awaken to several inches of snow, The Washington Post reports.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The scenes where Celebrimbor begins to awaken to the illusion he’s been placed under are really great.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
As the sun gently rises over the rolling hills of Vacaville, residents of Bristowe awaken to a world where every moment is infused with tranquility.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Awaken (someone or something) to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awaken%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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