TORTHAÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
spionn, v.t. Animate, enliven.
ABAIRTÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
~ a chur i nduine, to liven s.o. up.
Chuir an braon beag ~ iontu, the little drop cheered them up.
Tá ~ ag teacht sa chuideachta, the company is getting lively.
Dá mbeadh ~ ar bith sa cheol, if there was any life in the music.
Cuir ~ i do ghlór, put some snap into your voice.
Tá ~ beag ina aghaidh inniu, his face shows some animation today.
Cuirfidh an bia ~ chun oibre ionainn, the food will hearten us for work.
Is é an duine gan ~ é, he is such a spiritless person.