spirit - use in sentences

Converse of subject

  • possess: These children are considered to be " possessed by evil spirits " .

Preposition: of

  • cooperation: The spirit of cooperation was evident in the news reports.
  • holiness: Thus, through the Resurrection, he was " appointed the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness.
  • truth: He taught that the Holy Spirit was " the Spirit of truth " ( John 14.17 ).
  • Antichrist: And who is it that lies behind the spirit of the antichrist?
  • unity: Instead of engendering a spirit of unity, Spanish rule had fostered divisions and local suspicions.

Converse of object

  • methylate: Supplementary provisions relating to methylated spirits and methylated ether 13.
  • dampen: At Verulam School, the growing divide between male and female results had not dampened spirits.
  • foster: The activity of Watch members can foster a new community spirit and a belief in the community's ability to tackle problems.
  • evoke: His sumptuous improvisations evoke the spirit of the townships, where music, politics & personal experiences have a great influence on the people.

Adjective modifier

  • evil: The Holly, from ancient times, was used by people in Britain to protect their homes from evil spirits.
  • unclean: For another popular error is that of supposing that evil spirits must be unclean spirits.
  • festive: On the 2nd December the whole club united in a display of festive spirit at the Landmark center.
  • holy: Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy holy Spirit from me.

Noun used with modifier

  • team: The team spirit was the best I've ever known making it a real pleasure to turn on a Saturday afternoon.

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