liven

[ lahy-vuhn ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often followed by up): What can we do to liven up the party?

verb (used without object)
  1. to become more lively; brighten (usually followed by up): If this party doesn't liven up soon, let's leave.

Origin of liven

1
First recorded in 1880–85; aphetic variant of enliven

Other words from liven

  • liv·en·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for liven

liven

/ (ˈlaɪvən) /


verb
  1. (usually foll by up) to make or become lively; enliven

Derived forms of liven

  • livener, noun

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