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en·liv·en
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ɛnˈlaɪ
vən
/
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en-
lahy
-v
uh
n
]
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verb (used with object)
1.
to make vigorous or active; invigorate:
The
wit
of Mencken enlivened his age.
2.
to make sprightly or cheerful; brighten:
Flowers enliven any room.
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Origin:
1625–35;
obsolete
enlive
to give life to (
en-
1
+
life
) +
-en
1
Related forms
en·liv·en·er,
noun
en·liv·en·ing·ly,
adverb
en·liv·en·ment,
noun
un·en·liv·ened,
adjective
un·en·liv·en·ing,
adjective
Synonyms
1.
animate, inspirit, vivify, stimulate, quicken.
2.
gladden.
See
cheer.
Antonyms
2.
depress.
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enliven
(ɪnˈlaɪv
ə
n)
—
vb
1.
to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate
2.
to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten
en'livener
—
n
en'livening
—
adj
en'livenment
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
enliven
1633, from en- "make, put in" + liven (see
live
).
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