01 v. t. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire.
imp. & p. p.
Enlivened; p. pr. & vb. n.
Enlivening
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1.
To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire.“Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move.” — Cowley.
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2.
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; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage; comfort; exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate.