[lahy-vuh
n] 
| 1. | to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often fol. by up): What can we do to liven up the party? |
| 2. | to become more lively; brighten (usually fol. by up): If this party doesn't liven up soon, let's leave. |
| li·ven (lī'vən) tr. & intr.v. li·vened, li·ven·ing, li·vens To make or become more lively: liven up a party; a discussion that livened up. |