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Enliven vs Energise - What's the difference?

enliven | energise | Related terms |

Enliven is a related term of energise.


As verbs the difference between enliven and energise

is that enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate while energise is .

enliven

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (obsolete) To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
  • To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.
    • The game was much enlivened when both teams scored within five minutes of each other.

    Synonyms

    * liven * liven up

    Derived terms

    * enlivener * enlivenment

    See also

    * animate * brighten * cheer up * invigorate * quicken * vitalize

    References

    energise

    English

    Alternative forms

    * energize (US)

    Verb

    (energis)

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