Liven: meaning, definitions and examples

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liven

 

[ หˆlaษชvษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคตเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช leben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidupkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿใใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vivre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vivir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaลŸamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๆดป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพiveti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lifa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั€ัˆั–ะปั–ะบ ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.