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dissipate collapse: live a life or pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption

go through collapse

spirit collapse: a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character; any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings; the vital principle or animating force within living things; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"; infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"

catch collapse: the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"; a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth; "he played catch with his son in the backyard"; a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window; a restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open"; a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident; "it sounds good but what's the catch?"; a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion); anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others"; a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect; the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish"; contract; "did you catch a cold?"; delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned; "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting"; be struck or affected by; "catch fire"; "catch the mood"; grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of; "did you catch that allusion?"; "We caught something of his theory in the lecture"; "don't catch your meaning"; "did you get it?"; "She didn't get the joke"; "I just don't get him"; discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state; "She caught her son eating candy"; "She was caught shoplifting"; become aware of; "he caught her staring out the window"; be the catcher; "Who is catching?"; cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled; "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles"; spread or be communicated; "The fashion did not catch"; take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"; take in and retain; "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"; attract and fix; "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter"; apprehend and reproduce accurately; "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"; "She got the mood just right in her photographs"; reach in time; "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"; suffer from the receipt of; "She will catch hell for this behavior!"; perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily; "I caught the aroma of coffee"; "He caught the allusion in her glance"; "ears open to catch every sound"; "The dog picked up the scent"; "Catch a glimpse"; hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table"; perceive by hearing; "I didn't catch your name"; "She didn't get his name when they met the first time"; get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly; "Catch some sleep"; "catch one's breath"; check oneself during an action; "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"; start burning; "The fire caught"

kindly collapse: pleasant and agreeable; "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze"; in a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake"

illustrate collapse: supply with illustrations; "illustrate a book with drawings"; depict with an illustration

surprise collapse: the act of surprising someone; a sudden unexpected event; the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you; cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me"; come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene"

benevolent collapse: generous in providing aid to others; intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent society"

ambition collapse: a strong drive for success; a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"; have as one's ambition

solve collapse: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"

benign collapse: pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"; kindness of disposition or manner; "the benign ruler of millions"; "benign intentions"; not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)

engross collapse

peaceable collapse: inclined or disposed to peace; "they met in a peaceable spirit"; "peace-loving citizens"

master collapse: an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made; an authority qualified to teach apprentices; directs the work of other; someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution; an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship; have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?"; be or become completely proficient or skilled in; "She mastered Japanese in less than two years"

designation collapse: the act of designating or identifying something

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