verb
To make a place, event, or activity more lively and interesting.
Music can liven the party.
Common phrases & grammar
liven up a party · liven up the conversation
American English
How to pronounce liven
verbB2
LAIvn
/ˈlaɪ.vn̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
To make a place, event, or activity more lively and interesting.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verbless common
To become more lively or energetic.
The conversation livened up after dinner.
Related words & forms
Liven is usually used with up: liven up a party.