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liven
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li·ven  (lvn)
tr. & intr.v. li·vened, li·ven·ing, li·vens
To make or become more lively: liven up a party; a discussion that livened up.
liven [ˈlaɪvən]
vb
(usually foll by up) to make or become lively; enliven
livener  n
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Verb1.liven - make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit"
liven up, enliven, invigorate, animate
energize, perk up, energise, stimulate, arouse, brace - cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
ginger up, jazz up, juice up, pep up - make more interesting or lively; "juice up a party"; "pep up your paper"
inspirit, spirit, spirit up - infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"
Translations
liven [ˈlaɪvn]
A. VT to liven up → animar
B. VI to liven up → animarse


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