ENLIVEN

v. 1 invigorate, inspirit, animate, pep up, stimulate, energize, vivify, vitalize, quicken, exhilarate, arouse, rouse, awaken, wake up, spark (off), kindle, enkindle, fire (up), inspire Enlivened by the coach's talk, we were determined to win 2 brighten, cheer (up), buoy (up), gladden, uplift The room was considerably enlivened by the new curtains