livened; livening
ˈlī-və-niŋ 
ˈlīv-niŋ
: enliven
—often used with up
he … livened up the editorial page—
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: to become lively
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Examples of liven in a Sentence
He played some music to liven the atmosphere.
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Add some decor touches to liven up your backyard for a cozier feel, like this geometric rug or this two-piece metal planter to display lush greenery.
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Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Boosts are small, usually visual perks that can liven up a chat window.
—PCMAG, 20 May 2024
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liven
verb
liv·en
ˈlī-vən
livened; livening
ˈlīv-(ə-)niŋ
: to make or become lively
—often used with up
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