to enlivenverb/ɐ.niˈmaɾ/mediuma·ni·marPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo give life or enthusiasm to something; to encourage.He tried to enliven the party with music.The teacher encouraged the students to participate.synencouragemotivateEtymologyDo latim 'animare'Related wordsanimaçãoanimadoranimado