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enliven

en·liv·en [ in lv'n, en lv'n ] (past and past participle en·liv·ened, present participle en·liv·en·ing, 3rd person present singular en·liv·ens)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. invigorate: to make somebody or something more lively or interesting
We felt enlivened after our walk in the fresh air.

2. make brighter: to make something brighter or more cheerful
A few more pictures on the wall would enliven this room.


en·liv·en·er noun
en·liv·en·ment noun
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