The study 'woke' us 'up to' the importance of regular exercise. [=made us realize the importance of regular exercise]
The sound of children shouting 'woke' [='awakened, wakened'] me.
I 'woke up' late for work this morning.
(..) Carolyn, open the door. Carolyn, open up! Are you okay? - Oh, I'm fine. - Are you sick? - I woke up feeling nauseous, that's all. - I thought I saw... I hear Roger and the girls. One minute. - Guys, do you wanna play a game? - Boring! (..)2013 The Conjuring