give life to

verb

To render something into active use; to provide an impetus to something.

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Meanings

verbgive life to (third-person singular simple present gives life to, present participle giving life to, simple past gave life to, past participle given life to)

present singular third person gives life to · participle present giving life to · past gave life to · participle past given life to

  1. datedidiomaticobsoleteTo render something into active use; to provide an impetus to something.
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “give life to,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/give%20life%20to.

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