spirit
noun
the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
had spirited
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past perfectof spirit.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Acolyte after acolyte piled on such praise that I thought USC had spirited away coach Bud Wilkinson from his current high position, rather than a mere mortal like Lincoln Riley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2021
Once part of the group, they often had spirited debates about promotions and firm strategy.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2021
We've had spirited debate among our readers as to which type of crust makes the best pie crust.
From Salon ● Nov. 21, 2020
The two had spirited conversations about politics and World War II.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 18, 2017
With its soaring steeples, stained glass windows and chiming bells, it was a way more mainstream affair than the little white clapboard number that had spirited Stan away.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
