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awaken

Awaken vs Spirit - What's the difference?

awaken | spirit |


As a verb awaken

is to cause to become awake.

As a noun spirit is

spirit (alcohol).

Spark vs Awaken - What's the difference?

spark | awaken |


In transitive terms the difference between spark and awaken

is that spark is to trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc) while awaken is to cause to become conscious.

In intransitive terms the difference between spark and awaken

is that spark is to give off a spark or sparks while awaken is to stop sleeping.

As a noun spark

is a small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.

Awaken vs Enlight - What's the difference?

awaken | enlight |


As verbs the difference between awaken and enlight

is that awaken is to cause to become awake while enlight is to illuminate.

Snooze vs Awaken - What's the difference?

snooze | awaken |


In intransitive terms the difference between snooze and awaken

is that snooze is to sleep, especially briefly; to nap while awaken is to stop sleeping.

In transitive terms the difference between snooze and awaken

is that snooze is to pause; to postpone for a short while while awaken is to cause to become conscious.

As a noun snooze

is a period of sleep; a nap.

Awaken vs Realize - What's the difference?

awaken | realize |


In transitive terms the difference between awaken and realize

is that awaken is to cause to become conscious while realize is to cause to seem real; to impress upon the mind as actual; to feel vividly or strongly; to make one's own in apprehension or experience.

Awaken vs Animate - What's the difference?

awaken | animate | Related terms |

Animate is a synonym of awaken.



In transitive terms the difference between awaken and animate

is that awaken is to cause to become conscious while animate is to give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

As an adjective animate is

that which lives.

Awaken vs Stimulate - What's the difference?

awaken | stimulate | Related terms |

Awaken is a related term of stimulate.


As verbs the difference between awaken and stimulate

is that awaken is to cause to become awake while stimulate is to encourage into action.

Awaken vs Open - What's the difference?

awaken | open |


In transitive terms the difference between awaken and open

is that awaken is to cause to become conscious while open is to start (a campaign).

In intransitive terms the difference between awaken and open

is that awaken is to stop sleeping while open is to begin conducting business.

As an adjective open is

which is not closed; accessible; unimpeded; as, an open gate.

As a noun open is

a sports event in which anybody can compete; as, the Australian Open.

Awaken vs Pique - What's the difference?

awaken | pique | Related terms |

Awaken is a related term of pique.


As a verb awaken

is to cause to become awake.

As a noun pique is

a kind of ribbed or corded fabric.

Awaken vs Evoke - What's the difference?

awaken | evoke | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between awaken and evoke

is that awaken is to cause to become awake while evoke is to cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.

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