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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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