单词 | enliven |
释义 | enliven —enlivener, n. —enliveningly, adv. —enlivenment, n. /en luy"veuhn/, v.t. 1. to make vigorous or active; invigorate: The wit of Mencken enlivened his age. 2. to make sprightly or cheerful; brighten: Flowers enliven any room. [1625-35; obs. enlive to give life to (EN-1 + LIFE) + -EN1] Syn. 1. animate, inspirit, vivify, stimulate, quicken. 2. gladden. See cheer. Ant. 2. depress. |
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