livened; livening
ˈlī-və-niŋ 
ˈlīv-niŋ
: enliven
—often used with up
he … livened up the editorial page—
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: to become lively
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Examples of liven in a Sentence
He played some music to liven the atmosphere.
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Assorted Textures and Materials Texture livens up Queen Anne surfaces.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
Beginning November 15 through to February, the 15th Habana Biennial international art fair will liven up the city’s streets, squares, galleries, and museums with Cuban and international artists showcasing new work in the official and always exciting program.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2024
The scarcity of furniture along with a predominantly white colour scheme, livened up by the odd Missoni cushion, compound the hotel's clean-sleep ethos.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 20 Feb. 2024
As the energetic, candid Lombardi, Emily Mortimer brings a Billy Crudup in The Morning Show energy to the show that livens up the dark tone.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
Beginning November 15 through to February, the 15th Habana Biennial international art fair will liven up the city’s streets, squares, galleries, and museums with Cuban and international artists showcasing new work in the official and always exciting program.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2024
The scarcity of furniture along with a predominantly white colour scheme, livened up by the odd Missoni cushion, compound the hotel's clean-sleep ethos.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 20 Feb. 2024
As the energetic, candid Lombardi, Emily Mortimer brings a Billy Crudup in The Morning Show energy to the show that livens up the dark tone.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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liven
verb
liv·en
ˈlī-vən
livened; livening
ˈlīv-(ə-)niŋ
: to make or become lively
—often used with up
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