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wake someone up

/weɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ʌp/

[/weɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ʌp/]

rouse from sleep

Beginnerverb

Definition

To cause another person to stop sleeping. It is the causative form of waking up.

Example

Please wake me up at six tomorrow.

Please wake me up at six tomorrow.

Etymology

From 'wake' plus 'up', with 'up' adding completeness to becoming alert.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in daily routines and morning talk.

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