vivifies

Makes more lively

Vivifies means brings to life or makes more lively.

Something that vivifies adds energy, vitality, or animation: The rain vivified the parched garden.

Figuratively, ideas or experiences vivify when they enliven or invigorate: Her presence vivified the dull meeting.

The word is literary and uncommon in everyday speech.

energizes

invigorates

Fills with energy

enlivens · quickens · awakens · arouses · ignites · kindles · animates · exhilarates · electrifies · sparks

revives

rejuvenates

Makes feel newer again

resuscitates · revitalizes · rekindles · regenerates · reanimates · reawakens · reinvigorates · resurrects · breathes life into · brings back

illuminates

brightens

Makes lighter or cheerier

enriches · elevates · heightens · amplifies · intensifies · transforms · uplifts · colors · warms · accentuates

inspires

motivates

Supplies incentive to act

enthuses · captivates · engages · excites · impassions · emboldens · empowers

Opposites
life-giving vs life-taking

vivifieskills

Causes to die

deadens · mortifies · extinguishes · destroys · annihilates

enlivening vs deadening effect

vivifiesdulls

Reduces sharpness or intensity

deadens · numbs · stifles · dampens · sedates

Family

revivified, vivified, vivification

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G