En-līve′1, v. t.
v. t. [Prefix en and live, a., q. v.] To enliven. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
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Enliven
En-līv'en2, v. t.
(en-līv'n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. ENLIVENED; p. pr. & vb. n. ENLIVENING.] [Prefix en and live, a., q. v.]
- To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire.
- To give spirit or vivacity to; to make sprightly, gay, or cheerful; to animate; as, mirth and good humor enliven a company; enlivening strains of music.
Syn.—To animate; inspire; cheer; exhilarate; in-spirit; invigorate.