spirits
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/ˈspɪɹɪts/
English
Definitions
noun
- The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.
- A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.“A wandering spirit haunts the island.”
- Enthusiasm.“School spirit is at an all-time high.”
- The manner or style of something.“In the spirit of forgiveness, we didn't press charges.”
verb
- To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.
- To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; sometimes followed by up.“Civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men.”
noun
- Distilled alcoholic beverages.
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