| VERB | change | come to life, come into being | be born or come into existence |
|---|---|---|---|
| stative | come to life | be lifelike, as of a painting |
| Meaning | be born or come into existence. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Something ----s; Somebody ----s | |
| Example | "All these flowers come to life when the rains come" | |
| Synonym | come into being | |
| Broader | be born | Come into existence through birth |
| Spanish | cobrar vida, nacer | |
| Meaning | Be lifelike, as of a painting. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Something ----s; Somebody ----s | |
| Broader | resemble | Appear like |
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