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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Enliven \En*liv"en\, verb (used with an object) [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) 2.0 [wn]:
enlivening
adjective: giving spirit and vivacity [syn: {animating}]
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