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Enliven vs Whet - What's the difference?

enliven | whet |


In lang=en terms the difference between enliven and whet

is that enliven is to make more lively, cheerful or interesting while whet is to stimulate or make more keen.

As verbs the difference between enliven and whet

is that enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate while whet is to hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.

As a noun whet is

the act of whetting something.

Goad vs Enliven - What's the difference?

goad | enliven | Related terms |

Goad is a related term of enliven.


As verbs the difference between goad and enliven

is that goad is to prod with a goad while enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

As a noun goad

is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

Lift vs Enliven - What's the difference?

lift | enliven | Related terms |

Lift is a related term of enliven.


As a noun lift

is lift; elevator (mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people).

As a verb enliven is

(obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

Enliven vs Refresh - What's the difference?

enliven | refresh | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between enliven and refresh

is that enliven is to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate while refresh is to renew or revitalize.

As a noun refresh is

the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.

Elate vs Enliven - What's the difference?

elate | enliven | Related terms |

Elate is a related term of enliven.


In lang=en terms the difference between elate and enliven

is that elate is to lift up; raise; elevate while enliven is to make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

As verbs the difference between elate and enliven

is that elate is to make joyful or proud while enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

As an adjective elate

is elated; exultant.

Affect vs Enliven - What's the difference?

affect | enliven | Related terms |

Affect is a related term of enliven.


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and enliven

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of while enliven is to make more lively, cheerful or interesting.

In obsolete|transitive|lang=en terms the difference between affect and enliven

is that affect is (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

As verbs the difference between affect and enliven

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Stimulate vs Enliven - What's the difference?

stimulate | enliven | Related terms |

Stimulate is a related term of enliven.


As verbs the difference between stimulate and enliven

is that stimulate is to encourage into action while enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

Enliven vs Buoy - What's the difference?

enliven | buoy | Related terms |

Enliven is a related term of buoy.


In lang=en terms the difference between enliven and buoy

is that enliven is to make more lively, cheerful or interesting while buoy is to mark with a buoy.

As verbs the difference between enliven and buoy

is that enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate while buoy is to keep afloat or aloft; used with up .

As a noun buoy is

(nautical) a float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.

Enliven vs Cheer - What's the difference?

enliven | cheer |


As a verb enliven

is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

As a noun cheer is

land, country, state, territory, shore.

Enliven vs Enriven - What's the difference?

enliven | enriven |


As a verb enliven

is to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.

As an adjective enriven is

riven; cleaved.

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