enliven

English

/ɛnˈlaɪvən/

verb
Definitions
  • (archaic) To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
  • (transitive) To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

Etymology

Affix from English life + English en- -en.

Origin

English

en- -en

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