LIVEN (UP) Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

liven (up)

verb

ˈlī-vən

Definition of liven (up)

as in to stimulate

to give life, vigor, or spirit to the bandleader tried to liven up the party by playing more energetic music so people would dance

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stimulate

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In winter, the plant thrives with nighttime temperatures between 40 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit to stimulate spring flowers.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
These plant pests stimulate the Mexican petunia foliage to grow hairlike portions that form the white patches.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stimulate

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liven (up)

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