as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the bandleader tried to liven up the party by playing more energetic music so people would dance
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stimulate
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Aeration stimulates new growth to cover areas damaged by fairy rings.—
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Southern Living,
11 May 2025 -
Zaria Court is designed to stimulate local economies, creating jobs not only in sports but also in surrounding sectors, from retail to hospitality.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Liven (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liven%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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