REWAKEN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rewaken

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈwā-kən

Definition of rewaken

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity soaring gas prices have rewakened a demand for more fuel-efficient cars

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However, in the 7th century, this all vanished; the temples were abandoned and later looted, and Kea never again revived its trade or harbor settlements.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has revived Yemen's civil war after a four-year ceasefire.

— AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of revive

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Simmons is trying to resurrect his career after sitting out last season to heal a debilitating back injury.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Indian Motorcycle has roots stretching back more than a century, despite disappearing and being resurrected along the way.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurrect

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Organizers had been unable to renew their contract, and Stern suspected something was happening behind the scenes.

— Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Although restaurant management did not respond to a request from The Sacramento Bee for comment, Kelly Rule, senior vice president of leasing for Pappas Investments told The Bee the restaurant chose not to renew its lease.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of renew

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