enliven
/ɪnˈlaɪvən/
en · liv · en
ɪn · ˈlaɪ · vən
English Definition
v. to make something more interesting or lively
Significado en Español
animar, avivar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm sống động, làm sôi nổi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “enliven”:
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A
deaden
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B
animate
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C
bore
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D
dull
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B — animate.
“enliven” means v. to make something more interesting or lively
Common questions about “enliven”
What does “enliven” mean?
enliven — v. to make something more interesting or lively. In Chinese: 使活跃，使有生气.
How do you pronounce “enliven”?
enliven is pronounced /ɪnˈlaɪvən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: en · liv · en.
Is “enliven” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. enliven appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
