English Explanatory Dictionary

liven up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To improve a person's mood by making them more energetic.
  2. To become more happy, energetic or positive.

Word forms

liven up livens up livening up livened up

Synonyms

cheer up liven animate arouse awaken beghast leaven bright brighten cheer energize enliven enthuse exalt excite fire up ginger ginger up inflame invigorate inspire inspirit jazz kindle liven up perk up quicken spice spice up stimulate vitalise blithen gladden
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