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liven

[lahy-vuhn] / ˈlaɪ vən /




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And frankly, the game was so insipid that it needed something – or someone – to liven it up.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Iona is perched on a table by a windowsill, stapling albums to the ceiling as decor to liven up the record store she runs — not that the place needs much livening-up, considering Iona’s look.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Some people even threw in extra theatrics and party favors to liven up their pitch.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2024

Among the opportunities is the company's plan to liven its timer-setting, command-fulfilling Google Assistant with Bard's human-directed suggestions.

From Reuters • Nov. 9, 2023

What traps have the Gamemakers hid den to liven up the slower moments?

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins