verb
1. be born or come into existence (Freq. 2)
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All these flowers come to life when the rains come
• Syn: ↑come into being
• Hypernyms: ↑be born
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s
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Somebody ——s
2. be lifelike, as of a painting
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If you look at it long enough, this portrait comes to life!
• Hypernyms: ↑resemble
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s
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Somebody ——s
Useful english dictionary. 2012.