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enliven
verb en·liv·en \in-ˈlī-vən, en-\
: to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable
Full Definition of ENLIVEN
transitive verb
: to give life, action, or spirit to : animate <fresh flowers enliven the room>
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First Known Use of ENLIVEN
1604
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Synonym Discussion of ENLIVEN
quicken, animate, enliven, vivify mean to make alive or lively. quicken stresses a sudden renewal of life or activity especially in something inert <the arrival of spring quickens the earth>. animate emphasizes the imparting of motion or vitality to what is or might be mechanical or artificial <happiness animated his conversation>. enliven suggests a stimulus that arouses from dullness or torpidity <enlivened her lectures with humorous anecdotes>. vivify implies a freshening or energizing through renewal of vitality <new blood needed to vivify the dying club>.
ENLIVENED Defined for Kids
enliven
verb en·liv·en \in-ˈlī-vən\
en·liv·eneden·liv·en·ing
Definition of ENLIVEN for Kids
: to put life or spirit into <Games enlivened the party.>
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