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enliven

/ɪnˈlaɪvən/
en · liv · en ɪn · ˈlaɪ · vən
English Definition
v. to make something more interesting or lively
中文释义
使活跃，使有生气
Significado en Español
animar, avivar
한국어 뜻
활기차게 하다, 생기 있게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm sống động, làm sôi nổi
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Example Sentence

Music can enliven any party.

音乐能让任何派对都变得热闹起来。

Synonyms
animate energize brighten
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “enliven”:

  1. A deaden
  2. B animate
  3. C bore
  4. D dull
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B — animate. “enliven” means v. to make something more interesting or lively

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A few funny jokes soon helped ______ the dull, quiet dinner party.

  1. A deaden
  2. B enliven
  3. C dull
  4. D bore
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B — enliven. “enliven” means v. to make something more interesting or lively

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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.

How do you use “enliven” in a sentence?

Music can enliven any party. (音乐能让任何派对都变得热闹起来。)

What are synonyms for “enliven”?

animate, energize, brighten — all close in meaning to enliven (v. to make something more interesting or lively).

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.

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