Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

liven up

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.63 in modern English

Syllables
liven up
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To improve a person's mood by making them more energetic.

Transitive verb

verb

To become more happy, energetic or positive.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

livens up (present, singular) livening up (participle, present) livened up (participle, past) livened up (past)

Synonyms

cheer up liven animate arouse awaken beghast leaven bright brighten cheer energize enliven

Questions

What does liven up mean?
To improve a person's mood by making them more energetic.

How to pronounce liven up

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