waken

Definitions of waken
  1. verb
    be awake, be alert, be there
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    antonyms:
    bronzen, keveren, knorren, maffen, meuren, pitten, slapen, snurken
    be asleep
    types:
    bijbenen, bijblijven, bijhouden, meekomen, opblijven, opzitten, rechtzitten
    not go to bed
  2. verb
    work for or be a servant to
    synonyms: bedienen, erbarmen, helpen, hoeden, omkijken, ontfermen, passen, toezien, zorgen
    dienen
    devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
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    type of:
    gerieven, helpen, meehelpen, meewerken, pousseren, vooruithelpen
    give help or assistance; be of service
  3. verb
    be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
    synonyms: hoeden, oppassen, wachten
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    type of:
    hoeden, letten, omkijken, omzien, opletten, oppassen, uitkijken, uitzien, wachten
    be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
  4. verb
    be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
    synonyms: hoeden, letten, omkijken, omzien, opletten, oppassen, uitkijken, uitzien, wachten
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    types:
    hoeden, oppassen, wachten
    be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
    achten, bewaken, letten, omkijken, wachtlopen
    keep under careful scrutiny
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