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ENLIVEN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ENLIVEN?

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Enliven as a Verb
Definitions of "Enliven" as a verb
Synonyms of "Enliven" as a verb (22 Words)
Usage Examples of "Enliven" as a verb
Associations of "Enliven" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Enliven” are: animate, exalt, inspire, invigorate, liven, liven up, brighten up, make more interesting, make more exciting, put some spirit into, add colour to, wake up, give a boost to, give a lift to, ginger up, cheer up, raise someone's spirits, uplift, gladden, buoy up, make lively, waken up

Enliven as a Verb

Definitions of "Enliven" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “enliven” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Heighten or intensify.
Make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
Make lively.
Make (someone) more cheerful or animated.

Synonyms of "Enliven" as a verb (22 Words)

add colour to	Bestow a quality on.
animate	Give inspiration, encouragement, or renewed vigour to. Much loved characters have been animated in this Franco Canadian co production.
brighten up	Make lighter or brighter.
buoy up	Mark with a buoy.
cheer up	Become cheerful.
exalt	Raise to a higher rank or position. The party will continue to exalt* their hero.*
ginger up	Add ginger to in order to add flavor.
give a boost to	Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow.
give a lift to	Inflict as a punishment.
gladden	Make glad. The high childish laugh was a sound that gladdened her heart.
inspire	Create (a feeling, especially a positive one) in a person. He inspired his students with a vision of freedom.
invigorate	Heighten or intensify. The shower had invigorated her.
liven	Make or become more lively or interesting. Liven up bland foods with a touch of mustard.
liven up	Raise.
make lively	Create or manufacture a man-made product.
make more exciting	Reach in time.
make more interesting	Reach a destination, either real or abstract.
put some spirit into	Formulate in a particular style or language.
raise someone's spirits	Put forward for consideration or discussion.
uplift	Raise up (strata, mountains, etc.) by an upward movement of the earth’s crust. The earth s movement uplifted this part of town.
wake up	Arouse or excite feelings and passions.
waken up	Cause to become awake or conscious.

Usage Examples of "Enliven" as a verb

The wartime routine was enlivened by a series of concerts.
The visit had clearly enlivened my mother.

Associations of "Enliven" (30 Words)

animate	Make lively. Animated cartoons.
catalyst	(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected. The prime minister s speech acted as a catalyst* for debate.*
catalyze	Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze.
cheer	Cheerfulness optimism or confidence. He seemed greatly cheered by my arrival.
elate	Make (someone) ecstatically happy. Their elate* and animated faces.*
encourage	Spur on. Pupils are encouraged to be creative.
exhort	Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts. I exhorted her to be a good child.
hearten	Make more cheerful or confident. She was heartened to observe that the effect was faintly comic.
impel	Urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate. Financial difficulties impelled him to desperate measures.
inculcate	Teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction. Inculcate values into the young generation.
inflame	Become inflamed get sore. Her sister was inflamed with jealousy.
infuse	Instil (a quality) in someone or something. Saline was infused into the aorta.
inspire	Breathe in (air); inhale. Their past record does not inspire* confidence.*
inspiring	Having the effect of inspiring someone. The scenery is not very inspiring.
instigate	Provoke or stir up. They instigated a reign of terror.
instill	Enter drop by drop. Her presence instilled faith into the children.
invigorate	Make lively. The cold water invigorated him.
invoke	Give rise to; evoke. He invoked the law that would save him.
motivate	Request (something) and present facts and arguments in support of one’s request. It is the teacher s job to motivate* the child at school.*
motivation	The act of motivating; providing incentive. His motivation* was at a high level.*
pep	Liveliness and energy. He was an enthusiastic player full of pep.
provoke	Evoke or provoke to appear or occur. Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple.
rousing	Capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement. A rousing* speech.*
spur	Strike with a spur. She spurred her horse towards the hedge.
stimulate	Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner. Stimulate my appetite.
stimulating	That stimulates. A rich and stimulating* working environment.*
stimulation	The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement. Ovarian stimulation* for in vitro fertilization.*
transfuse	Inject (liquid) into a blood vessel to replace lost fluid. The decision to transfuse* was made.*
urge	Encourage someone to continue or succeed. Do try to relax she urged.
vivify	Give new life or energy to. Outings vivify* learning for children.*