What does Enliven mean?
Definitions for Enliven
ɛnˈlaɪ vənen·liv·en
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Princeton's WordNet
inspire, animate, invigorate, enliven, exaltverb
heighten or intensify
"These paintings exalt the imagination"
enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animateverb
make lively
"let's liven up this room a bit"
Wiktionary
enlivenverb
To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
enlivenverb
To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.
The game was much enlivened when both teams scored within five minutes of each other.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Enlivenverb
Etymology: from life, live.
In a glass-house the workmen often fling in a small quantity of fresh coals, which seems to disturb the fire, but very much enlivens it. Jonathan Swift, Thoughts on various Subjects.
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enliven
To enliven means to make something more interesting, lively, enjoyable, or energetic. It refers to the act of bringing spirit, vigor, or liveliness, often through excitement, color, or vitality. It could be used in the context of a party, a conversation, a space, or any situation that benefits from added energy or enthusiasm.
Webster Dictionary
Enlivenverb
to give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire
Enlivenverb
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
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Enliven
en-līv′n, v.t. to put life into: to excite or make active: to make sprightly or cheerful: to animate.—ns. Enliv′ener; Enliv′enment.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Enliven in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Enliven in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Enliven in a Sentence
Elissa Blount Moorhead.For Moorhead:
I'm hoping that all of us can start to think about how patriarchy and hierarchy has really diminished people's interest in museums and cultural centers, this will enliven your audience. It's just the right thing to do.
Many are waiting for to the day they can say "Eureka!, I have found it! ". They are not waiting for some kind of device that has still to be invented. They are anticipating the moment all scattered pieces of their life can be gathered. All essential parts of the intricate make-up of their identity are waiting to be revealed and comprehended. The magic "Eureka moment" allows them to enliven and dress up their expectations for the future. (“Waiting for Eureka” )
I'm not a Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, i'm the longest-serving Independent. I think if a progressive Democrat wants to run, I think it would enliven the debate, raise some issues and people have a right to do that.
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