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lifeblood Definition

life·blood (-blud)

noun

  1. the blood necessary to life
  2. a vital element or animating influence

lifeblood Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • democracy: It was Nelson Mandela who said: A critical independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy.
  • economy: Tourism is the main growth industry producing the lifeblood of the economy, foreign exchange.
  • business: Improved cash flow The lifeblood of every business is cash flow.
  • industry: This company is part of the Prince's Trust which is the lifeblood of the industry.
  • sport: Dougie Vipond said, " Volunteers are the lifeblood of Scottish sport.
  • organization: People Effective communication is the lifeblood of any organization.

Possessives

  • mob: Their joint the mob's lifeblood of the for the percent on.
  • region: Between lie acres of orange groves, the region's lifeblood, which the casual walker can explore.

Converse of object

  • suck: I wonder what happens if he sucks the lifeblood out of a living soul?
  • remain: The Internet was founded on the linking of related information, and this remains the lifeblood of the modern World Wide Web.
  • provide: Dhow dinner cruise Dubai Creek is a historical waterway that has provided the lifeblood of Dubai's vibrant city.
  • become: What once was left to rot has now become the lifeblood of our cities.
  • represent: A lovely album from a singer who represents the lifeblood of British folk.
  • bring: The new residents and businesses have brought fresh lifeblood to the island.

Adjective modifier

  • economic: But where is the logic in taking steps that will impact on the area's economic lifeblood - tourism.
  • very: In essence the very lifeblood of the Order outside Malta had been ended.
  • financial: The illegal trade in humans, drugs and money is the financial lifeblood of terrorism.
  • future: Current new product development will ultimately deliver their future lifeblood.
  • precious: For if you believe in His precious lifeblood, You'll learn the wonder of His amazing grace.
  • creative: Edinburgh wants them and needs them, as an expression of the creative lifeblood of a spectacular and unique international event.