Come To Life (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be born or come into existence; "All these flowers come to life when the rains come".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- In the tropical jungle, all sorts of exotic plants come to life after a new season of rainfall.
- Once a myth handed down through generations, the legend finally came to life in the film adaptation.
- After ten years of neglect, the garden came to life as volunteers worked tirelessly to restore it to its former beauty.
- With the addition of special effects, the fictional characters in the movie came to life on the big screen.
- In the city square, street art seemed to come to life after dark, attracting onlookers with its vibrant colors.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Be lifelike, as of a painting; "If you look at it long enough, this portrait comes to life!".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The characters in the painting seemed to come to life as I gazed deeper into their expressions.
- The magician's illusion made the sculpture appear to come to life in front of the audience.
- After watching that 3D movie, I could imagine the animated characters come to life in real-world scenarios.
- The artist's use of vivid colors made the still life come to life as you walked by it in the gallery.
- As I read the novel, I found that the author's detailed descriptions made the characters come to life in my mind.