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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Enliven \En*liv"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enlivened}; p. pr & vb n. {Enlivening}.] [Pref. en- + liven.]. 1. To give life, action or motion to to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as fresh fuel enlivens a fire. Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move --Cowley. 2. To give spirit or vivacity to to make sprightly, gay, or cheerful; to animate; as mirth and good humor enliven a company; enlivening strains of music. Syn: To animate; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage; comfort; exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: enlivening adj : giving spirit and vivacity [syn: {animating}]
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