Liven
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪvən/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Liven is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) plural simple present of live
Example Sentences
Let's liven up this party!
[…] to invigorate and liven the spirits.
Anacreon […] celebrated wine and love and must have been a rousing fellow. Probably he livened heaven when he arrived.
The fact of this made him realize he had a story. He livened. Father was washed overboard, Rupert said. He was going through the water like a duck.
Word Forms
- livens
- livening
- livened
Synonyms for liven
Depending on context, synonyms include arouse, awaken, beghast, leaven, bright, brighten.
Antonyms for liven
Common opposites include blunt, deaden.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enliven, invigorate, encourage, play, lifen, vivify.
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Sources & Attribution
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