Liven: meaning, definitions and examples
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liven
[ หlaษชvษn ]
make lively
To liven means to make something more lively, exciting, or interesting. It often involves adding energy or enthusiasm to a situation, event, or atmosphere.
Synonyms
animate, brighten, energize, invigorate, revitalize.
Examples of usage
- She tried to liven up the party with games.
- The speaker's humor helped to liven the discussion.
- They liven the atmosphere by playing music.
- Decorations can liven any room.
- We need something to liven our conversation.
Translations
Translations of the word "liven" in other languages:
๐ต๐น viver
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคตเคฟเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช leben
๐ฎ๐ฉ hidupkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผyฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใใ
๐ซ๐ท vivre
๐ช๐ธ vivir
๐น๐ท yaลamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนูุด
๐จ๐ฟ ลพรญt
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆดป
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพiveti
๐ฎ๐ธ lifa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััััะปัะบ ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaลamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ vivir
Etymology
The word 'liven' originates from the Middle English 'liven', a variant of the word 'live'. The term 'live' comes from the Old English 'lฤซfan', which means 'to be alive, live, or experience life'. Over time, 'liven' evolved to specifically imply the act of bringing life or liveliness to something. Its usage has been recorded since the early 15th century and has maintained its association with making things energetic and spirited. The transition from a general sense of being alive to a more dynamic connotation reflects cultural values around joy, celebration, and enthusiasm during conversations and gatherings.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,988 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 31985 oakum
- 31986 bludgeon
- 31987 consumerist
- 31988 liven
- 31989 obfuscation
- 31990 extradite
- 31991 outgrew
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