Examples of liven in a Sentence

He played some music to liven the atmosphere.

Recent Examples on the Web Insult humor isn’t new to high-profile ceremonies, which call on comics to liven up what can be tedious events. — David Bauder, chicagotribune.com, 1 Apr. 2022 One easy way to decorate for spring without spending too much time and money is to liven up your front door with an artificial wreath and doormat. — Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com, 14 Mar. 2022 There’s a whole wonderful world of bread beyond basic white, so why not liven up your table with one of the following bread types? — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022 Check out Amazon's colored glassware storefront to liven up your kitchen, or start your shopping with these standout finds below. — Rachel Simon, PEOPLE.com, 19 Mar. 2022 Patterned Surfaces Just like a bold area rug can liven up a living room and new tile can transform a bathroom, adding patterns underfoot is equally impactful outdoors. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2022 Will these steps liven up the show, or give it an aura of flop sweat? — oregonlive, 8 Mar. 2022 Connecting with new people could liven things up at this time. — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 8 Feb. 2022 There are plenty of fake small plants that can liven up desks, floating bookshelves, windowsills, side tables, mantles, and many more areas. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 6 Mar. 2022 See More

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