COME TO LIFE

I. (verb)

Meaning:

Be born or come into existence

Example:

All these flowers come to life when the rains come

Synonyms:

come into being; come to life

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "come to life" is one way to...):

be born (come into existence through birth)

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Meaning:

Be lifelike, as of a painting

Example:

If you look at it long enough, this portrait comes to life!

Classified under:

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations

Hypernyms (to "come to life" is one way to...):

resemble (appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to)

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