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spirit
a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
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noun
a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
noun
an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
“he had a change of heart”
noun
animation and energy in action or expression
“it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it”
noun
the intended meaning of a communication
noun
any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
noun
the vital principle or animating force within living things
noun
the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
“his emotional state depended on her opinion”
noun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
“the feel of the city excited him”
verb
infuse with spirit
“The company spirited him up”
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he had a change of heart
it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it
his emotional state depended on her opinion
he was in good spirits
his spirit rose
the feel of the city excited him
a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
it had the smell of treason
The company spirited him up
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