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Definition of Enliven
1. Verb. Heighten or intensify. "The performance is likely to enliven Sue"; "These paintings exalt the imagination"
Exact synonyms: Animate, Exalt, Inspire, Invigorate
Generic synonyms: Excite, Shake, Shake Up, Stimulate, Stir
Specialized synonyms: Encourage
Derivative terms: Exaltation, Invigoration
Generic synonyms: Excite, Shake, Shake Up, Stimulate, Stir
Specialized synonyms: Encourage
Derivative terms: Exaltation, Invigoration
2. Verb. Make lively. "The performance is likely to enliven Sue"; "Let's liven up this room a bit"
Exact synonyms: Animate, Invigorate, Liven, Liven Up
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Brace, Energise, Energize, Perk Up, Stimulate
Specialized synonyms: Ginger Up, Jazz Up, Juice Up, Pep Up, Inspirit, Spirit, Spirit Up
Derivative terms: Animator, Enlivener, Invigoration, Invigoration
Antonyms: Deaden
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Brace, Energise, Energize, Perk Up, Stimulate
Specialized synonyms: Ginger Up, Jazz Up, Juice Up, Pep Up, Inspirit, Spirit, Spirit Up
Derivative terms: Animator, Enlivener, Invigoration, Invigoration
Antonyms: Deaden
Definition of Enliven
1. v. t. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire.
Definition of Enliven
1. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To make more lively, cheerful or interesting. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Enliven
1. to make lively [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: lively
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