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wake in Malay

bangun

/ˈweɪ̯k/

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Australia/ˈwæɪ̯k/

wake in Malay: bangun. In English, wake means (often followed by up) To stop sleeping.

Malay words for wake

to make somebody stop sleeping
bangun

English meaning of wake

  1. verb (often followed by up) To stop sleeping.
  2. verb (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
  3. verb To put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite.
  4. verb To be excited or roused up; to be stirred up from a dormant, torpid, or inactive state; to be active.

Full definition of wake

wake in a sentence

  • I woke up at four o'clock this morning.
  • The neighbour's car alarm woke me from a strange dream.
  • Command unto the guards that they diligently wake.

Synonyms of wake

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Questions about wake in Malay

What is the meaning of wake in Malay?
Wake in Malay is bangun.
Apakah maksud wake dalam bahasa Melayu?
Wake: bangun.
What does wake mean in English?
Wake means (often followed by up) To stop sleeping.

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