spirit
/ˈspɪ rət/
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Definition(s):
- (n) the vital principle or animating force within living things
- (n) the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
- (n) a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
- (n) any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
- (n) the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
- (n) the intended meaning of a communication
- (n) animation and energy in action or expression
- (n) an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
- (v) infuse with spirit
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Usage(s):
- PTI talks to the spirit medium and author of Do Dead People Watch You Shower about communicating with the Other Side.
- Honoring Hollywood's indie spirit, cracking a few jokes and walking a red carpet lined by porta-potties just another year at the Independent Spirit Awards.
- A healthy balance of the mind, body, and spirit.
Quotes
- In his inauguration speech, Obama spoke of hope and the difficult challenges facing America proclaiming: "The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed...on Jan 20, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Winnipeg Sun
- Sen. Mitch McConnell said Byrd would be remembered "for his fighter's spirit and his abiding faith."on Jun 29, 2010 By: Mitch McConnell Source: Edmonton Journal
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