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enliven

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \in-ˈlī-vən, en-\
    • /ɪnˈlaɪ.vən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \in-ˈlī-vən, en-\

Definitions of enliven word

  • noun enliven Make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing. 1
  • transitive verb enliven make more lively 1
  • transitive verb enliven make brighter 1
  • verb enliven To enliven events, situations, or people means to make them more lively or cheerful. 0
  • verb enliven to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate 0
  • verb enliven to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten 0
See all 9 definitions of enliven

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Parts of speech for Enliven

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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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enliven popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for enliven

verb enliven

  • cheer up — When you cheer up or when something cheers you up, you stop feeling depressed and become more cheerful.
  • pep up — lively spirits or energy; vigor; animation.
  • invigorate — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
  • cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
  • brighten — If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier.
All 37 Synonyms of enliven

Antonyms for enliven

verb enliven

  • bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
  • depress — If someone or something depresses you, they make you feel sad and disappointed.
  • discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
  • dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
  • kill — to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay. Synonyms: slaughter, massacre, butcher; hang, electrocute, behead, guillotine, strangle, garrote; assassinate.
All 17 Antonyms of enliven

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