enliven
[verb]
Synonyms: cheer up, animate, excite, inspire, invigorate, pep up, rouse, spark, stimulate, vitalize

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Antonyms: subdue
Contrasted words: depress, oppress, weigh
Related Idioms: give (new) life to
Related Words: refresh, rejuvenate, renew, restore, excite, galvanize, invigorate, jazz (up), pep (up), provoke, stimulate, amuse, cheer, divert, entertain, recreate, exhilarate, fire, inspire

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en‧liv‧en /ɪnˈlaɪvən/ verb [transitive]
to make something more interesting Synonym : liven up:
Humour can help enliven a dull subject.

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