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liven


liv·en

verb \ˈlī-vən\
liv·enedliv·en·ing\ˈlī-və-niŋ, ˈlīv-niŋ\

Definition of LIVEN

transitive verb
: enliven —often used with up <he…livened up the editorial page — Current Biography>
intransitive verb
: to become lively

Examples of LIVEN

  1. He played some music to liven the atmosphere.

First Known Use of LIVEN

1884

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