enliven

/ɪnˈlaɪvn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈlaɪvn/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈlī-vən en-/ (ame, mw)

enliven — verb

  • enlivenpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • enlivenshe / she / it
  • enlivenedpast simple
  • enlivening-ing form

1. to add energy, interest, or excitement to something that is dull or unexciting

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to add energy, interest, or excitement to something that is dull or unexciting

例句

The new teacher enlivened the history class with short films and group projects.

enliven + [thing] + with + [means]

Fatima enlivened the long dinner by telling funny stories about her trip to Marrakesh.

同義詞
  • liven up

    more informal phrasal verb with the same core meaning

  • spice up

    informal; suggests adding excitement, often to something dull or routine

  • animate

    more formal and literary; often used for bringing characters or drawings to life

反義詞
  • dampen

    to make something less lively or enthusiastic

文法句型

enliven + noun

enliven + noun + with + noun

enliven + noun + by + -ing

用法筆記

Object is typically a social event, room, piece of writing, or conversation. Often followed by 'with' or 'by' to introduce what makes the situation more interesting.

常見錯誤

❌She brightened the meeting with a few jokes.
✅She enlivened the meeting with a few jokes.
💡'brighten' focuses on making people happier; 'enliven' means adding energy and interest to the situation itself.