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DictionarySeelifebring to life
bring (someone or something) to life1. Literally, to revive one who has lost consciousness. After Lily fainted, we used smelling salts to bring her to life.2. By extension, to energize someone, especially after a period of inactivity or lethargy. A: "OK, schedule Tuesday's meeting, get John on the phone, and then come in my office so we can all discuss that big project." B: "Wow, that cup of coffee really brought you to life!"3. To revitalize something that has become dull or stale. The new CEO's creative approach really brought that failing company to life.See also: bring, lifebring someone or something to lifeFig. to give vigor or vitality to someone or something; to reactivate someone or something. (See also something back to life">bring something back to life.) A little singing and dancing would have brought the play to life. Some coffee will bring you to life.See also: bring, lifebring to lifeEnliven or energize a person or thing. For example, The promise of a big part in the play brought Jane to life, or The author's changes really brought this screenplay to life. [c. 1300] Also see come to life. See also: bring, lifebring somebody/something to ˈlife make somebody/something more lively, interesting or attractive: It was only her performance that brought the movie to life. ♢ If you put a couple of pictures on the wall it might bring the room to life a bit.See also: bring, life, somebody, something bring to life1. To cause to regain consciousness.2. To put spirit into; animate.3. To make lifelike.See also: bring, lifeLegalSeeLife |