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Webster 1913 Edition
Enliven
En-liv′en
,Verb.
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 fireLo! of themselves th’
enlivened
chessmen move. Cowley.
Syn. – To animate; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage; comfort; exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate.
Webster 1828 Edition
Enliven
ENLI'VEN
,Verb.
T.
1.
To give action or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire.2.
To give spirit or vivacity to; to animate; to make sprightly. social mirth and good humor enliven company; they enliven the dull and gloomy.3.
To make cheerful, gay or joyous.