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(līv′ən)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

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

Origin: < live + -en

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livener noun

See liven in American Heritage Dictionary 4

tr. & intr.v. li·vened, li·ven·ing, li·vens

To make or become more lively: liven up a party; a discussion that livened up.

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