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Enliven
Pronunciation : En*liv"en
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Pref. en- + liven.].
Definition : 1. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire. Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move. Cowley.
2. To give spirit or vivacity to; to make sprightly, gay, or cheerful; to animate; as, mirth and good humor enliven a company; enlivening strains of music.
Syn. -- To animate; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage; comfort; exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate.
t. [imp. & p. p. Enlivened; p. pr. & vb. n. Enlivening.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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