SPIRIT

(noun) a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
(noun) an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
"he had a change of heart"
synonyms : heart
(noun) animation and energy in action or expression
"it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
synonyms : life , liveliness , sprightliness
(noun) the intended meaning of a communication
synonyms : intent , purport
The true purport of her conversation was to advise us against taking any action regarding the situation. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
synonyms : disembodied spirit
(noun) the vital principle or animating force within living things
(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"
synonyms : emotional state
(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"
synonyms : feel , feeling , flavor , flavour , look , smell , tone
(verb) infuse with spirit
"The company spirited him up"
synonyms : inspirit , spirit up

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