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enliven

[en-lahy-vuhn] / ɛnˈlaɪ vən /
VERB
inspire, vitalize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animate brighten buoy entertain galvanize invigorate jazz up juice up recreate rejuvenate spice stimulate
STRONG
cheer divert excite exhilarate fire gladden hearten inspirit quicken refresh renew restore rouse spark vivify
WEAK
brace up buck up cheer up fire up give a lift give life to let sunshine in pep up perk up pick up put pep into snap out of it spice up vivificate wake up work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore depress discourage dull kill
STRONG
bring down calm damage dishearten halt stop upset
WEAK
enervate exhaust fatigue subdue tire

Example Sentences

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A complex cider with enough of a tart kick to enliven any cocktail hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

His impact was almost instant, first going past the outside edge of Jaiswal to enliven the crowd.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

And for me, one of my secret weapons — just a dash of Hood cream is going to really enrich or enliven any dish that you're making.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2024

The new hall promises to further enliven Grand Avenue as an arts destination.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

They are used with admirable skill to enliven the story and make it seem real, never to hold it up or divert the reader’s attention from the main issue.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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