liven
to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often followed by up): What can we do to liven up the party?
to become more lively; brighten (usually followed by up): If this party doesn't liven up soon, let's leave.
Origin of liven
1Other words from liven
- liv·en·er, noun
Words Nearby liven
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How to use liven in a sentence
Buying a can of paint for under $30 can easily liven up the look of your home.
Boosting your curb appeal for summer selling 2021 | Khalil Alexander El-Ghoul | May 21, 2021 | Washington BladeWhether your family binges through it or savors each episode, maybe in tandem with a weekly cooking project, it’s sure to liven up your pre-vaccination existence with not just distraction but delight.
Michelle Obama's Wonderful Netflix Show Waffles + Mochi Is the Sesame Street of Food TV | Judy Berman | March 16, 2021 | TimeHowever, if you ski a ton, pure powder and pure frontside skis can really liven up your ski action.
Long-Term Review: The Best Skis, Period | Heather Schultz and Marc Peruzzi | March 4, 2021 | Outside OnlineA game with multiplayer options, quick rounds, or teams can liven up an after-dinner activity.
The best VR games: Enjoy a lifelike gaming experience at home | Carsen Joenk | January 19, 2021 | Popular-ScienceSome tours are billed as fun ways to liven up a family online get-together.
U.S. zoos and aquariums virtually open their facilities for behind-the-scenes visits with animals | Erin Blakemore | January 2, 2021 | Washington Post
Sachin Tendulkar may be one of the most brilliant players in the sport, but he struggles to liven up his memoirs.
The Story of the World’s Greatest Cricket Player | William O’Connor | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI suppose you can if you were dumb and delusional enough to think that the Emmy voters might liven things up a little bit.
The Biggest Emmys Snubs and Surprises: 'Modern Family,' McConaughey, and More | Kevin Fallon | August 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe newly appointed CNN boss says the network must liven up its daily fare.
CNN Needs ‘More Passion,’ Says New Boss Jeff Zucker | Howard Kurtz | November 30, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTHe also used his acting and directorial skills to liven up dreary hearings.
Will Oprah liven up C-SPAN's usually drab red-carpet pre-show?
Five Ways Obama Has Already Changed Washington | Ana Marie Cox | November 26, 2008 | THE DAILY BEASTCasual anecdotes were sprinkled through his explanations to liven them.
The Highgrader | William MacLeod RaineAll we needed was a beautiful young person like you to liven us up.
Mr. Opp | Alice Hegan RiceSam, in his brother's absence, concluded to edit the paper in a way that would liven up the circulation.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete | Albert Bigelow PaineWho would hab thought dat a little slap of the hat could liven him up so?
The Boy Chums in the Florida Jungle | Wilmer M. ElyBut she, Helen, would come home and that would liven up things a bit.
Helen Grant's Schooldays | Amanda M. Douglas
British Dictionary definitions for liven
/ (ˈlaɪvən) /
(usually foll by up) to make or become lively; enliven
Derived forms of liven
- livener, noun
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