The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ANIMATES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ANIMATES
- Elevated resilience, energy-packed, is inspiring
- Energy involved, returning fortitude is exciting
- Mounting vigour, imbued with energy, proves enlivening
- Inspires friends to follow Aeneid, oddly
- Gives new life to friends after endless panic
- Setback supporting soul enlivens
- Perks up when crossing Northern Ireland with friend
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The straight part
We know that "Gives new life to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gives new life to = animates.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ANIMATES mean?
ANIMATES verb- To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
- To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.