Meaning
To cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Partly from life + -en; partly from live (adjective) + -en; and partly a shortening of enliven. Cognate with Norwegian Nynorsk livna (“to quicken, come alive”), Faroese livna (“to come to life, come alive”), Icelandic lifna (“to come to life”).
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles: