have a wake

English

Verb

have a wake (third-person singular simple present has a wake, present participle having a wake, simple past and past participle had a wake)

to observe the deceased overnight
We had a wake for my uncle last night, and I'm exhausted.

Synonyms

(to observe the deceased): keep vigil

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