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enlivened

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en·liv·en

   [en-lahy-vuhn]
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; obsolete enlive to give life to (en-1 + life) + -en1

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
1633, from en- "make, put in" + liven (see live).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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