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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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
Things livened up when Chalamet performed one of his character’s terrible raps, but it was a slog compared to last week’s similarly themed and much sharper “Chef Show” with Nate Bargatze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
Over the years, WET has livened many plays with interesting premises and conceptual big swings that don’t always land.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
“He has livened things up,” said Mrs. Brisbane.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
