enliven

Example Sentences

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A complex cider with enough of a tart kick to enliven any cocktail hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

His impact was almost instant, first going past the outside edge of Jaiswal to enliven the crowd.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

If you’re looking to enliven jarred sauce or some plain tomato puree, you can never go wrong with enriching the latent flavors.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

The new hall promises to further enliven Grand Avenue as an arts destination.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

Some of the village-folk had lit a large fire, just to enliven things, and also because it was one of the things forbidden by the Chief.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien