1. becomes awake or causes someone to become awake
Usage: third person singular present of ‘wake’
2. becomes alert to or aware of something
Usage: third person singular present of ‘wake’

1. vigils held beside the body of someone who has died, typically before burial
Usage: plural of ‘wake’
2. trails of disturbed water left by moving ships or boats
Usage: plural of ‘wake’; nautical

Examples

• She wakes up at six every morning.
• The alarm clock wakes the entire household.
• He finally wakes to the reality of his situation.
• The family held wakes for three nights before the funeral.
• Several wakes were scheduled at the funeral home.
• The boat’s wakes created ripples across the calm lake.
• Large ships leave impressive wakes behind them.
• The swimmer was caught in the ferry’s wake.