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Wakefield

Noun - Place

Wakefield is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. It is located on the eastern edge of the Pennines and has a population of over 100,000 people.

Example sentence: Wakefield is known for its beautiful cathedral and vibrant cultural scene.

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Noun - Surname

Wakefield is an English surname derived from a place name. It has Anglo-Saxon origins and means "open land near a wake" or "watch-field." Wakefield is a fairly common surname in the English-speaking world.

Example sentence: John Wakefield is a renowned historian specializing in medieval England.

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Verb - Action

To wakefield means to instigate or provoke a reaction, often intentionally, through one's words or actions.

Example sentence: The comedian's jokes had the power to wakefield the audience into bouts of uncontrollable laughter.

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