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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•liv•en /ɛnˈlaɪvən/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to make active or lively;
give life to;
brighten;
animate:His jokes enlivened the party.
en•liv•en•ment, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•liv′en (en lī′vən),USA pronunciation v.t. - to make vigorous or active;
invigorate:The wit of Mencken enlivened his age. - to make sprightly or cheerful;
brighten:Flowers enliven any room.
- obsolete enlive to give life to (en-1 + life) + -en1 1625–35
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged animate, inspirit, vivify, stimulate, quicken.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged gladden. See cheer.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged depress.
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