spirit

/spˈɪrʌt/

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Noun
the vital principle or animating force within living things
Noun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"
Noun
a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one''s character
Noun
any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
Noun
the state of a person''s emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"
Noun
the intended meaning of a communication
Noun
animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
Noun
an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
Verb
infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"
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