verb
enliven
Enliven (verb) means to bring energy or liveliness to something.
verb
1
To bring energy or liveliness to something.
2
To make something livelier, more cheerful, or more interesting.
"The pace came off the match as the first half continued, with the occasional frenetic moment down the flanks enlivening what otherwise became a chess-like tactical battle."
— Kieran Pender, Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso fire Australia into quarter-finals with win over Denmark (2023)
"The game was much enlivened when both teams scored within five minutes of each other."
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Etymology
Formed from life with the intensifying verbal circumfix en- -en. See liven.
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What is the meaning of enliven?
"enliven" (verb) means to bring energy or liveliness to something.
What is another word for enliven?
Other words for "enliven" include invigorate, exalt, animate, inspire, liven.
What is the opposite of enliven?
The opposite of "enliven" is deaden.
What are the different meanings of enliven?
"enliven" has 2 main meanings: 1. To bring energy or liveliness to something; 2. To make something livelier, more cheerful, or more interesting.
