liven
verb (used with object)
to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often followed byup ).
livened
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past participleof liven.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof liven.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
livenverb (used with object)to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often followed byup ).
Example Sentences
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“It’s been nice to see that in the last year that I’ve been coming here to work on the project, it’s livened back up again,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Eventually that season, the atmosphere livened up with cardboard cutouts in the seats.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
The addition of a single word, though admittedly anachronistic, might have livened things up and drawn in a whole new cohort of readers.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2023
That moment at least livened up the crowd and Napoli improved as an attacking force, with Kvaratskhelia presented with a chance to score, only to misconnect with a volley that bobbled tamely towards Alisson.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
When she landed on the rhythm and bass of hip-hop, Genie livened up and started nodding his head.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
