as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
in most instances it's a good idea to enliven a speech with a joke or two
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Whether used to challenge conformity, flaunt loyalty or enliven an on-screen wardrobe, look out for more of the textile.
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The Styles Desk, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Wood himself grew up playing baseball in the city including at Rickwood Field, and his personal connection to the material enlivens the show’s recounting—one that, in a rare move, is defined not just by the main players, but also by the communities surrounding them.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Selfless contribution enlivens your spirit while the sun meets Neptune.
—USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
From the Ground Up Landscape Since 2005, From the Ground Up Landscape has been enlivening exteriors throughout the Dallas area.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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The Styles Desk, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Wood himself grew up playing baseball in the city including at Rickwood Field, and his personal connection to the material enlivens the show’s recounting—one that, in a rare move, is defined not just by the main players, but also by the communities surrounding them.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Selfless contribution enlivens your spirit while the sun meets Neptune.
—USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
From the Ground Up Landscape Since 2005, From the Ground Up Landscape has been enlivening exteriors throughout the Dallas area.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enliven
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“Enliven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enliven. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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