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View synonyms for liven

liven

[ lahy-vuhn ]

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.

liven

/ ˈlaɪvən /

verb

  1. usually foll by up to make or become lively; enliven
“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

  • ˈlivener, noun
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Other Words From

  • liven·er noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of liven1

First recorded in 1880–85; aphetic variant of enliven
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Example Sentences

Some people even threw in extra theatrics and party favors to liven up their pitch.

“He has livened things up,” said Mrs. Brisbane.

But it is certainly livening up what had threatened to be a predictable affair.

From BBC

A karaoke machine is brought out to liven things up.

Eventually that season, the atmosphere livened up with cardboard cutouts in the seats.

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