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liven

li·ven [ lvən ] (past and past participle li·vened, present participle li·ven·ing, 3rd person present singular li·vens)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb make or become lively: to become lively or cheerful, or make somebody or something lively or cheerful

2. transitive verb make something more intense: to make something more attractive or interesting, e.g. by brightening its color or intensifying its flavor
livened up the sauce with some lemon juice

[Early 18th century. <life]
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