enliven
verb
en·liv·en
in-ˈlī-vən 
en-
enlivened; enlivening; enlivens
: to give life, action, or spirit to : animate
fresh flowers enliven the room
enlivenment
in-ˈlī-vən-mənt
noun
en-
plural enlivenments
But for the formation of opinion, for the stirring and enlivenment of thought, and for the discernment of colour and proportion, the gifts of travel … are priceless
—
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
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He enlivened his speech with a few jokes.
a soup enlivened by chili peppers
A few touches of color will enliven the room.
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Flavors of blackberry, black currant, vanilla, milk chocolate, cocoa powder, and anisette are enlivened by a closing splash of bright raspberry.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Nor can the actors find a way to enliven roles whose only stabs at depth are provided by some of the clumsiest passages in Sam Scott and Lori Evans Taylor’s screenplay.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Tips for the Best Rotisserie Chicken Soup Add lemon: Our Test Kitchen Professionals recommend adding a squeeze of lemon at the end, which can help to enliven the flavor, especially if eating it after being frozen.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Nor can the actors find a way to enliven roles whose only stabs at depth are provided by some of the clumsiest passages in Sam Scott and Lori Evans Taylor’s screenplay.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Inspired by California's Mojave Desert, sandalwood is enlivened by a whiff of violet which gives this eau de parfum a soft, floral-meets-powdery edge that has enticed Byredo fans since its 2014 launch.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Tips for the Best Rotisserie Chicken Soup Add lemon: Our Test Kitchen Professionals recommend adding a squeeze of lemon at the end, which can help to enliven the flavor, especially if eating it after being frozen.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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enliven
verb
en·liv·en
in-ˈlī-vən
: to give life, action, or spirit to : animate
enliven the party with dance music
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