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liven Definition

liven (līvən)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to make or become lively or merry; cheer: often with up

Etymology: < live + -en

liven Related Forms
liv·ener noun
liven Usage Examples

Object

  • thing: No attempt has been made to liven things up by having a " idea of the day " , for example.
  • place: Junger kept her in his office for the evening to liven the place up ' like a canary ' .
  • game: Shortly before the half hour mark the game livened up when Luke Prince charged into the area to latch onto a Jenkins pass.
  • night: Try and think of some medieval games to play to liven the night up.
  • room: Each reception room has been decorated in calm and warm colors with a hint of dazzling color to liven the rooms.

Particle object:

  • proceeding: Their opening set fairly livened up the proceedings prior to the excellent Donnie taking the floor.
  • evening: The drummers liven up the evening by playing on their own or along with the DJ.
  • party: What better way to liven up a hen party or just to have a laugh with friends.
  • bit: Anyway, perhaps things would now liven up a bit.
  • page: Nothing better than a good slagging off to liven up the letters page.
  • event: All in all tho, these look like a great four piece band who would liven up any event.

Modifying Another Word

  • certainly: Having been messed around by the village hall once again we had to change in the car park which certainly livened the senses.
  • really: What?s more they are really easy to match with loads of outfits and really liven up your legs!
  • up: Then when we got her back she livened up and then went downhill very quick.
  • also: Not only will they prevent pots from becoming waterlogged during the winter months but will also liven up the patio or conservatory.
  • only: But despite the result, last night's encounter was a depressing affair, only livened up by three excellent goals.
  • then: Then liven it up with a Vimto desk set!

Browse dictionary entries near liven

  1. lively
  2. livelong
  3. liveliness
  4. livelihood
  5. -lived
  6. livebearer
  7. liveable
  8. live with
  9. live wire
  10. live up to
  1. liver
  2. liver extract
  3. liver fluke
  4. liver spot
  5. liveried
  6. liverish
  7. liverleaf
  8. Livermore
  9. Liverpool
  10. Liverpudlian