enliven
verb (used with object)
to make vigorous or active; invigorate.
will enliven
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future tenseof enliven.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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No equivalent reunion will enliven our 250th anniversary, but “The Hero Returns,” Richard Brookhiser’s narrative account of Lafayette’s visit and reception, is an excellent substitute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
It's complex, tangy, fiery and brackish — meaning a spoonful of it will enliven everything from flaky fish and scrambled eggs to soups and plain white rice.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2023
Comedies have struggled in theaters in recent years but “Bros,” produced by Judd Apatow, hopes a new perspective will enliven a familiar genre.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2022
Still, Dana imagines that participating will enliven her spiritual life and even help her create an organization that interests her more.
From Washington Post ● May 3, 2022
Come, give me your flowers, the sea-air will spoil them; and walk with Leoline: the air is fine, and will enliven you.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3 Books for Children by Mary Lamb
