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enliven

[ en-lahy-vuhn ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to make vigorous or active; invigorate:

    The wit of Mencken enlivened his age.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. to make sprightly or cheerful; brighten:

    Flowers enliven any room.

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enliven

/ ɪˈɪə /

verb

  1. to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate
  2. to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԾԲ, adjective
  • ˈԱ, noun
  • ˈԳԳ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·IJ· noun
  • ·IJ·Բ· adverb
  • ·IJ·Գ noun
  • ܲe·IJԱ adjective
  • ܲe·IJ·Բ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of enliven1

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

See cheer.
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If you’re looking to enliven jarred sauce or some plain tomato puree, you can never go wrong with enriching the latent flavors.

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But on a dreary Sunday afternoon last fall, bouquets of white roses and blue hydrangeas enlivened the Spanish marble columbarium where Drakeo the Ruler is interred.

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Those films too were enlivened by music, in the idiosyncratic and remarkable scores by Mica Levi and Jonny Greenwood, respectively.

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And for me, one of my secret weapons — just a dash of Hood cream is going to really enrich or enliven any dish that you're making.

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The new hall promises to further enliven Grand Avenue as an arts destination.

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