enliven
Example Sentences
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Praising Mr. Corden, our critic said “he enlivens an already lively evening by giving us a peerless example of the fine art of comic acting.”
He enlivened concrete, illuminated chain link, made cardboard fluid.
From Los Angeles Times
A complex cider with enough of a tart kick to enliven any cocktail hour.
And although they recall many wordless moments of repose between takes, the shoot enlivened the actors far more than it exhausted them.
From Los Angeles Times
There’s also a petite variety in a 2-inch pot designed to enliven an office desk without taking up too much space.
From Los Angeles Times
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