Come to life
verb phrase
To become exciting or interesting.
The party really came to life when the DJ started playing.
Often appears as...
- party come to life
- activity come to life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To appear realistic or lifelike.
The characters in the book really come to life because of the author's descriptive writing.
Often appears as...
- story come to life
- painting come to life
verb phrase
To start to operate or to be activated.
The robot came to life with a start, moving its metallic arms.
Often appears as...
- machine come to life
- robot come to life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To make something appear more real or lifelike.
The lighting and sound effects really made the play come to life.
Often appears as...
- show come to life
- scene come to life
verb phrase
To become exciting or interesting.
The party really came to life when the DJ started playing.
Often appears as...
- party come to life
- activity come to life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To appear realistic or lifelike.
The characters in the book really come to life because of the author's descriptive writing.
Often appears as...
- story come to life
- painting come to life
verb phrase
To start to operate or to be activated.
The robot came to life with a start, moving its metallic arms.
Often appears as...
- machine come to life
- robot come to life
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To make something appear more real or lifelike.
The lighting and sound effects really made the play come to life.
Often appears as...
- show come to life
- scene come to life
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Energetic Shift
Use 'come to life' when something changes from dull to exciting.
The meeting came to life when we started the team-building games.
Pro Tip 2/2Atmosphere Change
Indicates when the atmosphere of a place or situation suddenly becomes vibrant or spirited.
The streets come to life during the carnival season.
Pro Tip 1/2Energetic Shift
Use 'come to life' when something changes from dull to exciting.
The meeting came to life when we started the team-building games.
Pro Tip 2/2Atmosphere Change
Indicates when the atmosphere of a place or situation suddenly becomes vibrant or spirited.
The streets come to life during the carnival season.
Pro Tip 1/2Energetic Shift
Use 'come to life' when something changes from dull to exciting.
The meeting came to life when we started the team-building games.
Pro Tip 2/2Atmosphere Change
Indicates when the atmosphere of a place or situation suddenly becomes vibrant or spirited.
The streets come to life during the carnival season.
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