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Come Alive

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To suddenly become full of energy, lively, active, or animated.

In context

01

The quiet office seemed to come alive whenever an exciting rumor began circulating near the water cooler.

02

She usually stays silent during discussions, but she truly comes alive when debating ethical journalism.

Synonyms

brighten up,perk up,awaken

Antonyms

fade away,lose spirit,quiet down

Collocations

suddenly come alive,party comes alive,city comes alive

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗