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[ lahy-vuhn ] / ˈlaɪ vən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR liven ON THESAURUS.COM
verb (used with object)to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often followed by up): What can we do to liven up the party? verb (used without object)to become more lively; brighten (usually followed by up): If this party doesn't liven up soon, let's leave. Origin of livenFirst recorded in 1880–85; aphetic variant of enliven OTHER WORDS FROM livenliv·en·er, nounWords nearby livenlivelihood, live like a king, live load, livelong, lively, liven, Livenza, live oak, live on, live on borrowed time, live on the edge Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for livenSachin 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|DAILY BEAST I 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|DAILY BEAST The 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|DAILY BEAST He also used his acting and directorial skills to liven up dreary hearings. Today's King's Speech Guru|Sandra McElwaine|February 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST These 'ere roses will 'elp to liven things up a bit when yer gets in the 'ospital. Through St. Dunstan's to Light|James H. Rawlinson "We shall look to you to liven things up," he said, poor man! Come, give us an answer, or I'll 'liven you up with something heavier than my hand. Shadow, the Mysterious Detective|Police Captain Howard But one would think, as well as you love books, those fine ones would 'liven you up. Ishmael|Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth No, but that helps to liven up things, of course—buying stuff and mailing letters. The Young Bridge-Tender|Arthur M. Winfield
British Dictionary definitions for liven
verb(usually foll by up) to make or become lively; enliven Derived forms of livenlivener, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to livenpromote, strengthen, revive, step up, accelerate, hasten, spur, stimulate, expedite, revitalize, inspire, energize, enliven, excite, exalt, hearten, activate, spring, move, actuate |