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   enliven

   /ɪnˈlʌɪvn/

   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 colour 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENLIVEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   verb [ T ] uk / ɪnˈlaɪ.v ə n / us / ɪnˈlaɪ.v ə n / Add to word list. 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. cultivate.

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   The meaning of ENLIVEN is to give life, action, or spirit to : animate. How to use enliven in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Enliven.

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

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   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 ]

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   When you enliven something, you make it more lively, colorful, or exciting. Your friend who is the life of the party can probably be counted on to enliven the dullest gathering, and a sprinkle of curry powder can enliven a dish of plain roasted vegetables.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENLIVEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to make something more interesting: The game was much enlivened when both teams scored within five minutes of each other. Making things better. add salt to something idiom. allay. alleviate. alleviation. ameliorate. cultivate. lighten. liven (something) up phrasal verb. lubricate. make a difference idiom. make a world of difference idiom.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › enlivenENLIVEN Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Enliven definition: to make vigorous or active; invigorate. See examples of ENLIVEN used in a sentence.

8. 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.

9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › enlivenenliven - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   2 days ago · 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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of enliven – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    enliven definition: to make something more interesting: . Learn more.

11. 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.