Liven Meaning in English
word
ˈɫaɪvən
LYE-vuhn
lˈaɪvn
LYE-vn
Definition
To make something more lively, energetic, or interesting.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'up' as 'liven up'. Common collocations: 'liven up a party', 'liven up the room'. Generally informal and positive. Can refer to people, places, or activities.
Spanish: animar - avivarPortuguese (BR): animar - dar vidaPortuguese (PT): animar - dar vidaChinese (Simplified): 使活跃 - 使生动Chinese (Traditional): 使活躍 - 使生動Hindi: जीवंत बनाना - उत्साहित करनाArabic: ينعش - يحييBengali: জীবন্ত করা - প্রাণচঞ্চল করাRussian: оживлять - делать веселееJapanese: 活気づける - 盛り上げるVietnamese: làm sôi động - làm sinh độngKorean: 활기 띠게 하다 - 생기 있게 하다Turkish: canlandırmak - neşelendirmekUrdu: رونق بخشنا - جان ڈالناIndonesian: membuat hidup - menyemarakkan
Example Sentences
We put on music to liven the party.
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Bright colors can liven a dull room.
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Jokes always liven the mood at dinner.
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Let’s liven things up with some games.
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Coffee in the morning really livens me up.
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Her stories always liven up long car rides.
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