Definition of liven Liven

/lajˈvʌn/ - [layvun] - liv•en

We found 3 definitions of liven from 3 different sources.

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What does liven mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

liven - make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit"
  enliven, liven up, invigorate, animate
  blunt, deaden make less sharp; "blunt the knives"
  energise, energize, perk up, brace, arouse, stimulate gain or regain energy; "I picked up after a nap"
  ginger up, jazz up, juice up, pep up make more interesting or lively; "juice up a party"; "pep up your paper"
  inspirit, spirit, spirit up infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up"
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  • liven (Verb)
    To cause to be more lively.

Part of speech

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  • liven, verb, present, 1st person singular of liven (infinitive).
  • liven, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Liven is...

40% Complete
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Sign Language

liven in sign language
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