come_to_life
1. [ verb ] be born or come into existence
Synonyms: come_into_being
Examples:

"All these flowers come to life when the rains come"

Related terms: be_born
2. [ verb ] be lifelike; as of paintings
Examples:

: "If you look at it long enough, this portrait comes to life!"

Related terms: resemble
Similar spelling:   come_to_light