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[ en-lahy-vuhn ] / ɛnˈlaɪ vən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR enliven ON THESAURUS.COM
verb (used with object)to make vigorous or active; invigorate: The wit of Mencken enlivened his age. to make sprightly or cheerful; brighten: Flowers enliven any room. Origin of enliven1625–35; obsolete enlive to give life to (en-1 + life) + -en1 SYNONYMS FOR enliven1 animate, inspirit, vivify, stimulate, quicken. 2 gladden. SEE SYNONYMS FOR enliven ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR enlivenSEE ANTONYMS FOR enliven ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for enliven2. See cheer. OTHER WORDS FROM enlivenen·liv·en·er, nounen·liv·en·ing·ly, adverben·liv·en·ment, nounun·en·liv·ened, adjective un·en·liv·en·ing, adjective Words nearby enlivenenlist, enlisted man, enlisted woman, enlistee, enlistment, enliven, enmarble, en masse, enmesh, enmity, Enna Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for enlivenThis enlivens the process of audience interaction and lead generation. How to use in-market audiences for better search campaigns|Harikrishna Kundariya|August 18, 2020|Search Engine Watch A group of New York chefs show The Daily Beast how to enliven, or wholly recast, holiday table staples. Thanksgiving Favorites, With a Twist|Sara Sayed, The Daily Beast Video|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST Liesl Schillinger calls for the return of big-screen romance and wit to enliven the season. Whatever Happened to Great Holiday Films?|Liesl Schillinger|December 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST Personally, I hope Giuliani does run for president, if only to enliven a rather dull summer. Giuliani Tests the Waters in New Hampshire|Matt Latimer|July 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
All these actions can add a synergistic spark to enliven your kisses. 10 Rules for a Great Valentine's Day Kiss|William Cane|February 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST And your babies are the most irresistible angels that ever came to bless and—enliven—a sordid world. Eve to the Rescue|Ethel Hueston Kitty had served merely to enliven his tender recollections of her mother. The Drums Of Jeopardy|Harold MacGrath She did all in her power to promote their enjoyment, and her benevolent smile was always ready to enliven and encourage them. Stories about General Warren, in relation to the fifth of March massacre, and the battle of Bunker Hill|Rebecca Warren Brown Certainly Pitt did his utmost to enliven her stay at the little residence at Park Place. William Pitt and the Great War|John Holland Rose Many a tale of their wondrous adventures serves to enliven these sumptuous feasts. Sintram and His Companions|Friedrich de la Motte Fouque
British Dictionary definitions for enliven
verb (tr)to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten Derived forms of enlivenenlivener, nounenlivening, adjectiveenlivenment, 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 enlivenrecreate, rejuvenate, invigorate, buoy, brighten, entertain, galvanize, animate, stimulate, spice, jazz up, juice up, restore, renew, fire, excite, hearten, refresh, cheer, exhilarate |