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Examples of liven in a Sentence
He played some music to liven the atmosphere.
Recent Examples of liven from the Web
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Perfect road trip: The friendly banter will liven up the flattest parts of the Midwest.
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An interactive art station livens up the sculpture park, while tarot cards illuminate your future.
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities Curb Painting Spruce up the curbs at Cleveland Sight Center by painting them to liven up the outside of the campus and increase visibility of curbs for CSC clients.
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Outdoor area rugs are another great option to liven up your space.
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We're used to the stoic personality of John Unitas and the flamboyance of Lewis, but not the antics and one-liners of Suggs, who can liven a practice or ease the tension leading up to a big game.
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With another outsized performance, Sean Patterson livens up the role of Peter Austin, the manic, promising playwright soon closing in on middle age.
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Splashes of color liven up midcentury-style furnishings.
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Splashes of color liven up midcentury-style furnishings.
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First Known Use of liven
circa 1628
LIVEN Defined for English Language Learners
liven
playDefinition of liven for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) more lively, interesting, or exciting
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: to become more lively, interesting, or exciting
LIVEN Defined for Kids
liven
playDefinition of liven for Students
livened
;livening
: to make or become lively Hint: Liven is often used with up. He knows how to liven up a meeting.
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