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   En·liv·en

   /inˈlīv(ə)n/

   

   verb

   • 1. make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing: "the wartime routine was enlivened by a series of concerts" Similar brighten upmake more interestingmake more excitingliven upput some spirit intoadd color towake upgive a lift/boost toginger upimproveenhanceseasonleavenadd spice tospice uprevitalizevitalizeinformal:perk upjazz uppep upzhoosh (up)Opposite detract from
   • ▪ make (someone) more cheerful or animated: "the visit had clearly enlivened my mother" Similar cheer upbrighten upliven upraise someone's spiritsupliftgladdenginger upbuoy upmake livelywaken/wake upheartenstimulategalvanizefirelight a fire underboostrejuvenateanimategive life tovivifyvitalizeexhilarateinvigoraterestorereviverouserefreshinformal:perk upbuck uppep upOpposite subdue

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘restore to life, give life to’; formerly also as inliven): from 16th-century enlive, inlive (in the same sense), from en-1, in-2 (as an intensifier) + life.

   Derivatives

   • 1. enlivener noun
   • 2. enlivenment noun

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   to make something more interesting: The game was much enlivened when both teams scored within five minutes of each other. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Making things better. add salt to something idiom. allay. alleviate. alleviation. ameliorate.

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   /ɛnˈlaɪvɪn/ IPA guide. Other forms: enlivened; enlivening; enlivens. High school students who are throwing a dance in the gym might enliven it with balloons and streamers. In other words, they might try to cheer the room up. When you enliven something, you make it more lively, colorful, or exciting.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENLIVEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 1, 2024 · verb. To enliven events, situations, or people means to make them more lively or cheerful. I love the way a good flirtation can enliven the most mundane situation. [VERB noun] Even the most boring meeting was enlivened by Dan's presence. [be VERB -ed] Synonyms: cheer up, excite, inspire, cheer More Synonyms of enliven.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › enlivenEnliven - definition of enliven by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to make vigorous, active, or lively; invigorate; animate. 2. to make sprightly or cheerful; brighten; gladden. [1625–35; obsolete enlive to give life to ( en - 1 + life) + -en 1] en•liv′en•er, n. en•liv′en•ing•ly, adv. en•liv′en•ment, n.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishenliven verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of enliven verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryenliven | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of enliven – Learner’s Dictionary. enliven. verb [ T ] uk / ɪnˈlaɪv ə n / us. to make something more interesting: The children's arrival enlivened a boring evening. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.

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   Feb 2, 2024 · enliven (third-person singular simple present enlivens, present participle enlivening, simple past and past participle enlivened) (archaic, transitive) To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate. To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.