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Definition come to life in British English

come to life phrase

phrase
1

if something such as a machine comes to life, it begins to work

Synonyms and related words
backfire burn up come to life
2

to seem real and natural

Example

a style of writing that will make your characters come to life on the page

Synonyms and related words
hold true exist go without saying (that)
3

to start to become exciting or lively

Example

The match really came to life in the second half.

Synonyms and related words
gussy up wake up enliven
4

to start to be alive

Synonyms and related words
start begin arise
Definition come to life in British English