liven
verb (used with object)
to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often followed byup ).
livens
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present tense formof liven (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“This magical place livens conversation as well as appreciation of the countryside and Northern California artists from the past century to the current,” Scarff, who lives in Sonoma, wrote.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
"It livens up food, gives it flavour, it makes it come alive."
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2023
It's not the same as a night under the Arizona stars, but it absolutely livens up a dreary spring evening.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2022
Next, a little cup of brown sauce livens the stir-fry with oyster sauce, Japanese Worcestershire, sugar and vinegar.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 2020
She livens up again like I didn’t just ruin her reveal.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
