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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024liv•en /ˈlaɪvən/USA pronunciation v. - to (cause to) become more lively: [~ (+ up) + object]Can we liven (up) the party?[~ + object (+ up)]Can we liven the party (up)?[~ + up]The party livened up.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024liv•en (lī′vən),USA pronunciation v.t. - to put life into;
rouse;
enliven;
cheer (often fol. by up):What can we do to liven up the party?
v.i. - to become more lively;
brighten (usually fol. by up):If this party doesn't liven up soon, let's leave.
- aphetic variant of enliven 1880–85
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