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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

   Scrabble Points: 10

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

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   Enliven means to make something more interesting or active. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

     to make something more interesting: The game was much...

   • Znaczenie Enliven, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ENLIVEN definicja: 1. to make something more interesting: 2....

   • Enliven: German Translation

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   • Enliven: Indonesian Translation

     enliven translate: menghidupkan. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Enliven: Polish Translation

     enliven translate: ożywić, ożywiać. Learn more in the...

   • Enliven: Danish Translation

     enliven - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Enliven: Russian Translation

     ENLIVEN translate: оживлять, делать веселее . Learn more in...

   • Enliven: Czech Translation

     enliven - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

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   Enliven means to make something more lively or cheerful. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and pronunciation guides, and see examples from the Guardian and other sources.

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7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.