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enliven

[ en-lahy-vuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to make vigorous or active; invigorate:
The wit of Mencken enlivened his age.
Synonyms: quicken, stimulate, vivify, inspirit, animate
to make sprightly or cheerful; brighten:
Flowers enliven any room.
Synonyms: gladden
Antonyms: depress

enliven

/ ɪnˈlaɪvən /

Origin of enliven¹

1625–35; obsolete enlive to give life to ( en- ¹ + life ) + -en ¹

A group of New York chefs show The Daily Beast how to enliven, or wholly recast, holiday table staples.

Liesl Schillinger calls for the return of big-screen romance and wit to enliven the season.

Personally, I hope Giuliani does run for president, if only to enliven a rather dull summer.

All these actions can add a synergistic spark to enliven your kisses.

Retailers who embrace digital technology can harness information to redefine and re-enliven the in-store shopping experience.

The dinner was quiet and uninteresting, save for the cheerful efforts of Arobin to enliven things.

I have, therefore, thought it expedient to enliven with paintings the whole habitation of the saint.

He looked at her with a grave smile, which did not enliven his thoughtful eyes, but gave an inexpressible sweetness to his face.

Birds and flowers do much to enliven the dusky house-windows of the London streets, and both are attended to with great care.

While he was in Paris, an incident occured, the recollection of which has served to enliven many a social occasion.

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