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livener

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liv⋅en

  [lahy-vuhn]
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–verb (used with object)
1. to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often fol. by up): What can we do to liven up the party?
–verb (used without object)
2. to become more lively; brighten (usually fol. by up): If this party doesn't liven up soon, let's leave.
Origin:
1880–85; aph. var. of enliven

Related forms:
liv⋅en⋅er, noun
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Word Origin & History

liven 
1884, colloquial shortening of 17c. enliven.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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