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  3. /enliven

enliven

UK/in'laivn/US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To make more lively, cheerful, or interesting; to animate.

使活跃,使生动;激励

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ento put into, to cause
+
livlive, life
+
ensuffix
=enliven
Root viv still carries 48 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The colorful decorations enlivened the otherwise dull room.

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