Definitions for enliven
ɛnˈlaɪ vənen·liv·en

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inspire, animate, invigorate, enliven, exaltverb

   heighten or intensify

   "These paintings exalt the imagination"

2. enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animateverb

   make lively

   "let's liven up this room a bit"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. enlivenverb

   To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

2. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Enlivenverb

   Etymology: from life, live.

   1. To make quick; to make alive; to animate.2. To make vigorous or active.

   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.

   3. To make sprightly or vivacious.4. To make gay or cheerful in appearance.

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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Enlivenverb

   to give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire

2. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of enliven in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of enliven in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of enliven in a Sentence

1. Erik Pevernagie:

   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” )

2. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders:

   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.

3. 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.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=enliven
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Enliven
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=enliven
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enliven
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=enliven