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spirit

/ˈspɪɹɪt/
noun
  1. The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.

  2. A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.

    "A wandering spirit haunts the island."

  3. Enthusiasm.

    "School spirit is at an all-time high."

verb
  1. To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.

  2. To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; sometimes followed by up.

    "Civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men."

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