come alive
Definition of come alive
1 : to become excited and filled with energy The crowd came alive when the singer appeared on stage.
2 : to become filled with activity This neighborhood is quiet during the day, but it comes alive at night.
3 : to become exciting or appealing In her kitchen, Italian food comes alive.
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comeplay
: to move toward something : approach
: to move or journey to a vicinity with a specified purpose
: to reach a particular station in a series
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aliveplay
: having life : not dead or inanimate
: still in existence, force, or operation : active
: still active in competition with a chance of victory
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