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Examples of liven in a Sentence
He played some music to liven the atmosphere.
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If HP hopes to grab this segment of the hardware ecosystem, the company’s going to need to liven up its products with a lot more than just touchscreens.
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Circa 1628
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
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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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