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bring to life

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  1. Enliven or energize a person or thing. For example, The promise of a big part in the play brought Jane to life, or The author's changes really brought this screenplay to life. [c. 1300] Also see come to life.


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Trevor Noah, the former “Daily Show” host and memoirist, worked in close collaboration with Hahn to bring to life a modern fable about obligations and adventures and familial love.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 25, 2024

For the Lion King attraction, Disney's creative department - dubbed "Imagineering" - has promised to "bring to life the majestic Pride Rock".

From BBC Aug. 11, 2024

We needed an amazing artist to bring to life the first two episodes.

From Salon May 28, 2024

“The period necessary to bring to life a new opera is longer than the mandate of a theater director,’’ Meyer told a news conference, adding pointedly, “A little stability doesn’t hurt.”

From Seattle Times May 28, 2024

Elinor guessed that this was the writer who had caused them so much trouble—Fenoglio, the creator of Capricorn, Basta, and all the other monsters, including the terrible creature Meggie was to bring to life tonight.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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