Phrase guide
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verb
To become alive, to be given life; to be brought into existence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, intransitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To appear as if alive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, intransitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To start to become energetic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, intransitive
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Synonyms: none provided
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verb
be born or come into existence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: come into being
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: be born
verb
be lifelike, as of a painting
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: resemble
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
