Liven up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪvən/ /ˈəp
LY-vuhn UHP
lˈaɪvn/ /ˈʌp
LY-vn UP
Definition
To make something or someone more lively, energetic, or interesting.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used for people, places, or events that seem dull or boring. Common with parties, conversations, rooms, or moods. Often used with objects or activities that bring energy; e.g., 'music can liven up a party.' Avoid using it in very formal writing.
Spanish: animar - alegrarPortuguese (BR): animar - deixar mais animadoPortuguese (PT): animar - tornar mais animadoChinese (Simplified): 让...更有生气 - 使...活跃起来Chinese (Traditional): 讓...更有生氣 - 使...活躍起來Hindi: जान डालना - जीवंत बनानाArabic: ينعش - يحييBengali: আনন্দময় করা - জীবন্ত করে তোলা - চাঙ্গা করাRussian: оживить - взбодритьJapanese: 活気づける - 盛り上げるVietnamese: làm sôi động - làm náo nhiệtKorean: 활기차게 하다 - 분위기를 띄우다Turkish: canlandırmak - neşelendirmekUrdu: رونق بخشنا - جان ڈالناIndonesian: membuat lebih hidup - menyemarakkan
Example Sentences
Music can really liven up a party.
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We need something to liven up the meeting.
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He told a few jokes to liven up the conversation.
natural
Some bright colors would really liven up this place.
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The team tried to liven up after a slow start to the game.
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Let's liven up the room with some flowers.
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