wake

The consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event).

“in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured”

A vigil held over a corpse the night before burial.

“there's no weeping at an Irish wake”

The wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward.

“the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe”

An island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii.

Stop sleeping.

Cause to become awake or conscious.

“Please wake me at 6 AM.”

Arouse or excite feelings and passions.

Be awake, be alert, be there.

Make aware of.