liven up
To make something (or a person) more fun and full of energy.
Meanings
To make a social event, atmosphere, or place more exciting and enjoyable.
"The DJ finally arrived and really livened up the party."
To become more energetic, cheerful, or interesting (intransitive use).
"The discussion livened up once people started sharing personal stories."
To add flavor, color, or interest to food, writing, or a visual design.
"She added a handful of fresh herbs to liven up the soup."
Can be used both transitively ('liven the party up') and intransitively ('the party livened up'). Very common in British English for describing social events, presentations, or cooking. The transitive form often takes the preposition 'with'.
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