enliven

[ en-lahy-vuhn ]
/ ɛnˈlaɪ vən /
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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 enliven

1625–35; obsolete enlive to give life to ( en-1 + life) + -en1

synonym study for enliven

2. See cheer.

OTHER WORDS FROM enliven

Words nearby enliven

enlist, enlisted man, enlisted woman, enlistee, enlistment, enliven, enmarble, enmesh, enmity, enna, ennage

Words related to enliven

recreate, rejuvenate, invigorate, buoy, brighten, entertain, galvanize, animate, stimulate, spice, restore, renew, fire, excite, hearten, refresh, cheer, exhilarate, inspirit, gladden

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British Dictionary definitions for enliven

enliven
/ (ɪnˈlaɪvən) /

verb (tr)

to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate
to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten

Derived forms of enliven

enlivener, noun enlivening, adjective enlivenment, noun