as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the bandleader tried to liven up the party by playing more energetic music so people would dance
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Other options, such as red light therapy caps, are non-invasive devices that use low-level light therapy to stimulate hair follicles and increase density.—
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30 Apr. 2026 -
Rachel Barber The Fed typically lowers its benchmark rate to stimulate the economy by making borrowing costs cheaper, which can indirectly lower interest rates on auto loans, personal loans, and credit cards.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Liven (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liven%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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