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How to pronounce enliven in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms animate, exalt, inspire, invigorate
Type of stir, stimulate, shake up, shake, excite
Has types encourage
Type Words
Synonyms animate, invigorate, liven, liven up
Type of arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate
Has types juice up, jazz up, spirit, spirit up, inspirit, pep up, ginger up
Derivation enlivener

Examples of enliven

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Cain would surely enliven the proceedings, and might even steal a debate or two.
From the theatlantic.com
Enliven a white kitchen with yellow splashback tiles in glass or glazed ceramic.
From the smh.com.au
The Royals had three much-anticipated rookies enliven their lineup this season.
From the freep.com
There is no shortage of one-off or transitory celebrations to enliven the city.
From the nzherald.co.nz
The addition of the fireworks pattern seeks to further enliven the vibrant space.
From the sfgate.com
The word vegetable comes from the Latin vegetal, meaning to enliven or animate.
From the express.co.uk
Nor has China abandoned efforts to enliven textbooks and reduce rote-learning.
From the economist.com
And Saturday's event will showcase the new generations that enliven New Haven.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The finding is sure to enliven the ongoing debate over the drink's health benefits.
From the newscientist.com
More examples
  • Inspire: heighten or intensify; "These paintings exalt the imagination"
  • Make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit"
  • (enlivened) made sprightly or cheerful
  • (enlivening) animating: giving spirit and vivacity
  • To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate; To make more lively, cheerful or interesting