verb intrans
to emerge from sleep or a sleeplike state
(usu + to) to become conscious or aware of something
They at last awoke to their danger
to arouse (somebody) from sleep or a sleeplike state
to activate or stir up (something lying dormant)
The smell awoke old memories
[Old English awacan from (a-1 + wacan to awake, arise, be born) and Old English awacian, from a-1 + wacian to be awake, watch]