enliven
verb
en·liv·en
in-ˈlī-vən 
en-
enlivened; enlivening; enlivens
: to give life, action, or spirit to : animate
fresh flowers enliven the room
enlivenment
in-ˈlī-vən-mənt
noun
en-
plural enlivenments
But for the formation of opinion, for the stirring and enlivenment of thought, and for the discernment of colour and proportion, the gifts of travel … are priceless
—
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Examples of enliven in a Sentence
He enlivened his speech with a few jokes.
a soup enlivened by chili peppers
A few touches of color will enliven the room.
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Oh, for a bit of pace to enliven the first three days’ play.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Since social interaction enlivens the two of you, start planning double dates with other couples and friends.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Vibrant yellow counter stools, added by interior design firm Gordon Dunning, enliven the palette.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The first quarter of the menu is raw or nearly so (and heavily inspired by Ward’s many trips to Japan): sashimi slivers of that madai, hamachi and bluefin are enlivened with white soy, tama miso or simple fresh wasabi.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Since social interaction enlivens the two of you, start planning double dates with other couples and friends.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Vibrant yellow counter stools, added by interior design firm Gordon Dunning, enliven the palette.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The first quarter of the menu is raw or nearly so (and heavily inspired by Ward’s many trips to Japan): sashimi slivers of that madai, hamachi and bluefin are enlivened with white soy, tama miso or simple fresh wasabi.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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“Enliven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enliven. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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enliven
verb
en·liv·en
in-ˈlī-vən
: to give life, action, or spirit to : animate
enliven the party with dance music
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