Bring somebody/something to life
verb phrase
To make something or someone seem more real or alive.
The actor's portrayal really brought the character to life.
Often appears as...
- bring a story to life
- bring a character to life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To make something interesting or exciting.
Her enthusiasm brings the whole project to life.
Often appears as...
- bring a project to life
- bring a party to life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To make a motionless person or animal wake up or become conscious.
The lifeguards managed to bring the drowning victim back to life.
Often appears as...
- bring a victim to life
- bring a patient to life
verb phrase
To make something or someone seem more real or alive.
The actor's portrayal really brought the character to life.
Often appears as...
- bring a story to life
- bring a character to life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To make something interesting or exciting.
Her enthusiasm brings the whole project to life.
Often appears as...
- bring a project to life
- bring a party to life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To make a motionless person or animal wake up or become conscious.
The lifeguards managed to bring the drowning victim back to life.
Often appears as...
- bring a victim to life
- bring a patient to life
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Imaginative Engagement
This phrase suggests a character or scene is described so well, it feels real.
The vivid descriptions in the book really bring the fantasy world to life.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Imagery
Use when discussing art or writing that evokes clear, powerful images in the mind.
The mural brought the history of the town to life with its colors.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connection
Often used when something creates a feeling or memory that resonates personally.
The singer's voice brought the old melodies to life, stirring nostalgia.
Pro Tip 1/3Imaginative Engagement
This phrase suggests a character or scene is described so well, it feels real.
The vivid descriptions in the book really bring the fantasy world to life.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Imagery
Use when discussing art or writing that evokes clear, powerful images in the mind.
The mural brought the history of the town to life with its colors.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connection
Often used when something creates a feeling or memory that resonates personally.
The singer's voice brought the old melodies to life, stirring nostalgia.
Pro Tip 1/3Imaginative Engagement
This phrase suggests a character or scene is described so well, it feels real.
The vivid descriptions in the book really bring the fantasy world to life.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Imagery
Use when discussing art or writing that evokes clear, powerful images in the mind.
The mural brought the history of the town to life with its colors.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connection
Often used when something creates a feeling or memory that resonates personally.
The singer's voice brought the old melodies to life, stirring nostalgia.
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