liven

[US]/'laɪv(ə)n/
[UK]/'laɪvən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (make) lively, active; to make something more lively (or animated).

Phrases & Collocations

liven up

liven the party

liven the atmosphere

Example Sentences

liven up the graphics.

liven up a party; a discussion that livened up.

Put some music on to liven things up.

A few pictures would liven up the room.

Variety of methods helps to liven up a lesson.

She livened up when Alan asked her to dance.

1、Bold teal paint livens up this cottagey children’s bathroom where it covers a vintage clawfoot tub, old-fashioned sink and walls above crisp white paneling.

Real-world Examples

You know, just to liven things up, smiley face.

Source: Connection Magazine

" This'll liven you up, Padfoot, " said James quietly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Maybe that'll liven up this party.

Source: Friends Season 7

That would have livened things up a little, by God.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

How I wish something would liven up this already tedious day.

Source: Movie trailer screening room

This helps to support local biodiversity and livens up a living space.

Source: PBS Interview Environmental Series

It's tempting to liven your afternoons with the same boost of energy.

Source: Science in Life

Well, nothing like a domestic dispute to liven up a pre-op, huh?

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

Adding some crunch is going to give your salad some texture and liven things up.

Source: Healthy food

He could remake it, relaunch it, liven it up, pouring all his wiry energy into it.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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