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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
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(usually foll. by up)to make or become lively; enliven
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Verb1.liven - make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit"
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"

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Your new use of subheads in ink colors other than black livens up the publication and also pulls the reader in.
He livens up that science with anecdotes about the scientists who formulated it.
Also, the Dipping Oil is an herb-flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar combination that livens up the bread served with any meal.
 
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