Liven
(verb)
- To make more lively or animated, to make more interesting, to add excitement to something.
- To make something lively, active or animated.
- 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:
- The band was able to liven up the crowd with their music.
- The party was livened up by the arrival of some friends.
- The addition of some new players livened up the game.
- The teacher tried to liven up the class with some interactive activities.
- The singer's performance livened up the concert and the crowd went wild.