as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the bandleader tried to liven up the party by playing more energetic music so people would dance
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One big concern is that screens are intensively stimulating for young people because they are held up close and engage young viewers with things such as fast cuts and colors.—
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By stimulating these areas, the program might aid in the initiation and maintenance of sleep.—
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4 June 2026
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“Liven (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liven%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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