reawaken

Reawaken is a verb meaning to cause to awaken again or to revive something that has fallen dormant, including literal waking and figurative revival of interest, awareness, or activity.

Etymology: The word combines the prefix re- meaning “again” with awaken, which derives from Old English awæcnian. The form reawakened (past) and reawakening (gerund or noun) are common derivatives.

Usage: Reawaken is typically transitive, as in reawaken something—traditions, memories, interest, or concern. Example: "Efforts to reawaken interest in traditional crafts have succeeded." In modern usage, reawakened can function as an adjective or past participle: "a reawakened sense of purpose." The noun form reawakening refers to the process or result of becoming awake again or revived.

Context: The term is often employed in discussions of personal development, education, spirituality, and social or political renewal. It conveys revival after a period of dormancy and can imply renewed energy, attention, or commitment. In religious or moral discourse, it may describe a revival of faith or moral sentiment.

Cultural usage: Reawaken appears as a theme or title in various works—such as songs, books, or films—signaling renewal or rekindling of life or interest.

See also: awaken, awakening, revival, renaissance, resurgence.