English Dictionary
Definition of “enliven”
enliven (ɪnˈlaɪvənn
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Definitions
verb (tr)
- to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate
- to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten
Alternative Forms
enˈlivener noun enˈlivening adjective enˈlivenment noun
Synonyms
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cheer up,
excite,
inspire,
cheer,
spark,
enhance,
stimulate,
wake up,
animate,
fire,
rouse,
brighten,
exhilarate,
quicken,
hearten,
perk up,
liven up,
buoy up,
pep up,
invigorate,
gladden,
vitalize,
vivify,
inspirit,
make more exciting make more lively
Usage examples
With the help of pornographic magazines he had developed a complex system of stimulation to enliven his solitary pleasures.
Forbes, Bryan, A Song at Twilight (1989)It is a book to be read, not looked at; there is not a single picture of a bird to enliven its 400 pages.
New Scientist (1999)So as a public service, we offer some fresh names to enliven the Raptors.
Toronto Sun (2003)Both teams reappeared to complete the formalities, but there was little to enliven proceedings.
Glasgow Herald (2002)About 1930 I spent a part of the summer trying to enliven the garden of a chateau near Melun.
Page, Russell, The Education of a Gardener (1994)
