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en⋅liv⋅en

  [en-lahy-vuhn]
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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.
Origin:
1625–35; obs. 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

Synonyms:
1. animate, inspirit, vivify, stimulate, quicken. 2. gladden. See cheer.

Antonyms:
2. depress.
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en·liv·en   (ěn-lī'vən)   
tr.v.   en·liv·ened, en·liv·en·ing, en·liv·ens
To make lively or spirited; animate.
en·liv'en·er n., en·liv'en·ment n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Word Origin & History

enliven 
1633, from en- "make, put in" + liven (see live).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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