Liven (verb)

  1. To make more lively or animated, to make more interesting, to add excitement to something.
  2. To make something lively, active or animated.
  3. To make something more lively by adding energy or spirit.

Origin:

From middle english livien, from old english lifian, from proto-germanic *libjanÄ…, to live.

Examples:

  1. The band was able to liven up the crowd with their music.
  2. The party was livened up by the arrival of some friends.
  3. The addition of some new players livened up the game.
  4. The teacher tried to liven up the class with some interactive activities.
  5. The singer's performance livened up the concert and the crowd went wild.
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