Definitions for liven

liven liv·en

Spelling: [lahy-vuh n]
IPA: /ˈlaɪ vən/

Liven is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 61 anagrams from letters in liven (eilnv).

Definitions for liven

verb (used with object)

  1. to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often followed by up):

verb (used without object)

  1. to become more lively; brighten (usually followed by up):

Origin of liven

First recorded in 1880-85; aphetic variant of enliven

Examples for liven

Especially when our country neighbors come in to ''liven us up.'

Sachin Tendulkar may be one of the most brilliant players in the sport, but he struggles to liven up his memoirs.

Casual anecdotes were sprinkled through his explanations to liven them.

The newly appointed CNN boss says the network must liven up its daily fare.

He also used his acting and directorial skills to liven up dreary hearings.

But what are you stopping the air for when it's rushing in to liven us up?

Will Oprah liven up C-SPAN's usually drab red-carpet pre-show?

If she doesn't we must give her a solid shot or two to liven her up—eh, Mr. Carter?

I suppose you can if you were dumb and delusional enough to think that the Emmy voters might liven things up a little bit.

"Say when you want me to liven 'em up, Gertie," remarked Bulpert.

Word Value for liven
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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