to make someone realize or become aware of something important
誰かに重要なことに気づかせる、または認識させる (dareka ni juuyou na koto ni kidzukaseru, mata wa ninshiki saseru)
"The film opened people’s eyes to the struggles of the poor."
"映画は貧困層の闘争について人々の目を開かせた。" (Eiga wa hinkon sou no tousou ni tsuite **hitobito no me wo hirakaseta**)
to balance two opposing things or priorities
to share traditions or memories with the next generation
to mix naturally with people or surroundings
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
to happen or result from something that was done earlier
to relax or become less angry after being upset