enliven

verb
UK: /ɪnˈlaɪvən/
US: /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

  1. To make something more lively or cheerful.

    1. Bright flowers enliven any room.
    2. A little music can really enliven a party and make it more fun for everyone.

  2. To make something more interesting or exciting.

    1. The comedian tried to enliven his act.
    2. The debate was intended to enliven the discussion around policy changes.

Synonyms

animate invigorate liven cheer brighten quicken
enliven transitive-verb

  1. To bring life or vigor to something.

    1. A little rain can enliven the garden.
    2. The new manager hopes to enliven the company's atmosphere with team-building exercises.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enliven" in English means: To make something more lively or cheerful., To make something more interesting or exciting..

The phonetic transcription of "enliven" is /ɪnˈlaɪvən/ in British English and /ɪnˈlaɪvən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enliven": animate, invigorate, liven, cheer, brighten, quicken.

Example usage of "enliven": "Bright flowers enliven any room.". More examples on the page.