awak·en 
/əˈweɪkən/ verb
awak·ens; awak·ened; awak·en·ing /əˈweɪkən/ verb somewhat formal : to stop sleeping : to wake up [no obj] ▪ She usually awakens several times during the night. [+ obj] ▪ A loud noise awakened her. — often used as (be) awakened ▪ I was awakened by the alarm clock. — often used figuratively ▪ Her arrival awakened [=revived] old memories. ▪ His interest was awakened. [=aroused]
awaken to [phrasal verb]
awaken to (something) or awaken (someone or something) to (something) : to become aware of (something) or to make (someone or something) aware of (something)
▪ They finally awakened to the possibility of war. ▪ The book will awaken their minds to the beauty of nature.
▪ They finally awakened to the possibility of war. ▪ The book will awaken their minds to the beauty of nature.
— awakening noun, plural awakenings [count]
▪ The group experienced a cultural/religious/spiritual awakening. ▪ Her arrival brought an awakening of old memories. ▪ He thinks he can get by without doing any work, but he is in for a rude awakening. [=he will experience an unpleasant surprise; he will learn that he is mistaken]
▪ The group experienced a cultural/religious/spiritual awakening. ▪ Her arrival brought an awakening of old memories. ▪ He thinks he can get by without doing any work, but he is in for a rude awakening. [=he will experience an unpleasant surprise; he will learn that he is mistaken]
