Synonyms of liven

verbTo cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.

• liven upTo improve a person's mood by making them more energetic.
• animateTo give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
• arouseTo stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
• awaken figurativelyTo bring into action (something previously dormant); to stimulate.
• beghastTo fill with shock, awe, wonder, or amazement; inspire; enthuse.
• leaven
• brightOften followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to...
• brighten figuratively
• cheerTo infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
• energize
• enlivenTo make more lively, cheerful or interesting.
• enthuse
• exalt
• excite
• fire upTo excite; to infuse with energy.
• ginger
• ginger upTo make something more interesting, fun, lively, etc.
• inflame figuratively
• invigorate
• inspire
• inspirit
• jazz
• kindle figurativelyTo arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
• perk up
• quickenTo put (someone or something) in a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to excite, to rouse.
• spice
• spice up
• stimulateTo arouse an organism to functional activity.
• vitaliseTo make more vigorous; to invigorate or stimulate.