liven

[ˈlaɪv(ə)n]

liven Definition

• 1. make something more interesting or exciting
• 2. become more interesting or exciting

Using liven: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "liven" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Adding some spices can liven up the dish.

• Example

  The party really livened up when the music started.

• Example

  She tried to liven up the conversation with a joke.

liven Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for liven

• enliven
• animate
• invigorate

Antonyms for liven

• dull
• bore
• deaden

Phrases with liven

• liven up to

  to become more lively or interesting

  Example

  The party livened up to the sound of the music.

• liven up a place

  to make a place more lively or interesting

  Example

  The new decorations really livened up the living room.

• liven up a party

  to make a party more lively or interesting

  Example

  The DJ's music really livened up the party.

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Summary: liven in Brief

'Liven' [ˈlaɪv(ə)n] means to make something more interesting or exciting, or to become more interesting or exciting. It is often used in the context of parties, conversations, and places, as in 'The party really livened up when the music started.' 'Liven' has synonyms like 'enliven' and 'animate,' and informal phrases like 'spice up' and 'jazz up.'