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(en lī′vən, in-)

transitive verb

to make active, vivacious, interesting, or cheerful; liven up or brighten

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enlivener noun
enlivenment noun

See enliven in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb en·liv·ened, en·liv·en·ing, en·liv·ens

To make lively or spirited; animate.

Related Forms:

en·livˈen·er noun

en·livˈen·ment noun

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