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transitive verb 1 : to stand watch over (someone or something) especially : to hold a wake over 2 a : to rouse from or as if from sleep : awake, wake up

A wake or visitation is a social gathering associated with death, held before a funeral. Traditionally, a wake involves family and friends keeping watch over the body of the dead person, usually in the home of the deceased. Some wakes are held at a funeral home or another convenient location.

WAKE definition: 1. to (cause someone to) become awake and conscious after sleeping: 2. the waves that a moving…. Learn more.

1. The visible track of turbulence left by something moving through water: the wake of a ship. 2. A track, course, or condition left behind something that has passed: The war left destruction and famine in its wake.

Noun wake (plural wakes) A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.

A wake is a gathering or social event that is held before or after someone's funeral. A funeral wake was in progress.

But what is a wake, and how does it differ from a funeral or memorial service? This guide will explore these traditions, their historical roots, and how they can provide comfort and closure during a difficult time.