liven up

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energize v.
invigorate v.
perk up v.
vitalize v.

VERB

energize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animate electrify empower excite invigorate motivate reinforce stimulate strengthen trigger

STRONG

arm enable enliven fortify goose innervate inspirit prime quicken sustain vitalize

WEAK

actify activize build up jazz up juice up pep up pump up put zip into start up switch on turn on work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm deaden depress discourage dishearten dissuade dull weaken

STRONG

halt stop

WEAK

deactivate debilitate sap tire weary

VERB

invigorate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

energize enliven excite galvanize quicken reinforce rejuvenate restore revitalize strengthen vitalize

STRONG

activate animate brace exhilarate fortify freshen harden inspirit nerve rally refresh renew rouse stir trigger vivify

WEAK

buck up pep up perk up pick up snap up turn on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore destroy discourage dissuade dull hurt retard tire weaken

STRONG

calm halt kill stop

WEAK

depress dishearten enervate

VERB

perk up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brighten mend take heart

WEAK

ameliorate be refreshed buck up cheer up convalesce gain improve invigorate look up pep up rally recover recuperate refresh renew revive shake

Antonyms

WEAK

depress

VERB

vitalize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enliven invigorate juice up stimulate

STRONG

animate arm electrify empower enable excite exhilarate fortify goose innervate inspirit motivate prime quicken reinforce strengthen sustain trigger

WEAK

actify activize build up jazz up pep up pump up put zip into start up switch on turn on work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore depress dull enervate

STRONG

block deaden discourage dissuade halt hurt stop weaken

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liven up

He has vowed to liven up proceedings, saying during a hustings event that chamber business had become "dull".

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

Pecans add crunch and texture to soups, walnuts liven up pasta dishes and Marcona almonds bring a buttery, salty note to verdant salads.

From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2025

Some people even threw in extra theatrics and party favors to liven up their pitch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024

Muslims liven up their iftar spreads with their own local delicacies.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024

They did a great deal to liven up the atmosphere of the lab, where experiments usually lasted several months to years.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

liven up

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