as in stimulates
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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Ginger stimulates the digestive tract, promoting healthy digestion and facilitating the removal of food and gas from the body.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026 -
During dry years, no wildflowers appear above ground, but the seeds remain dormant until rain stimulates germination.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Livens (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livens%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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