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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › enlivenEnliven Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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

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   verb [ T ] us / ɪnˈlɑɪ·vən / Add to word list. to make more interesting or active: Entertainment enlivened the meeting. (Definition of enliven from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of enliven.

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

5. 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 ]

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 English Dictionary

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   verb [ T ] us / ɪnˈlaɪ.v ə n / uk / 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. Making things better. add salt to something idiom. allay. alleviate. alleviation. ameliorate. cultivate. lighten. liven (something) up phrasal verb. lubricate.

8. 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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryENLIVEN - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   A complete guide to the word "ENLIVEN": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

10. 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.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › enlivenEnliven - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.