verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

awaken, rouse, rouse up

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Example Sentences

Example:The children were awakened from their nap by the singing of the birds.

Definition:To become conscious or aware

From awaken

Example:He was roused from his sleep by the sound of a siren.

Definition:To awaken someone, especially forcibly or suddenly

From rouse

Example:The sudden increase in light roused up the sleepy child.

Definition:To wake somebody up

From rouse up