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English verb: come to life

1. come to life (change) be born or come into existence


SamplesAll these flowers come to life when the rains come.


Synonymscome into being


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)be born

2. come to life (stative) be lifelike, as of a painting


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


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)resemble









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