vivify
Breathe life into
To vivify is to give life or vitality to something—to animate or enliven it.
The word appears in formal or literary contexts: The director's vision vivified what had been a stale script.
A vivid detail vivifies a scene; a performer vivifies a role.
The root connects to words like vivid, revive, and vivacious—all carrying that sense of life and energy.
Give life to
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- energizeSupply with vitality
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- awakenRouse from slumber
quicken · stimulate · refresh · rejuvenate · spark · galvanize · rouse · activate
animate
Give life to
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- energizeSupply with vitality
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
awaken · quicken · stimulate · refresh · rejuvenate · spark · galvanize · rouse · activate · rekindle
illuminate
Supply with radiance
color · heighten · intensify · embolden · embellish · bring to life · flesh out · deepen · amplify · illustrate
resurrect
Restore after ending
infuse · inspire · sanctify · bless · transcend · awaken · enlighten · consecrate · anima · prana
vivifyenervate
To drain of strength
debilitate · exhaust · drain · devitalize · sap
vivifydull
Lacking edge or interest
demoralize · dispirit · dishearten · discourage · dampen
- vivid colorsIntense, striking shades
- vivid dreamIntensely realistic sleep imagery
- vivid memoryIntensely detailed remembrance
- vivid detailSharp, memorable descriptive elements
- vivid imageryLanguage creating strong pictures
- vivid descriptionIntensely detailed verbal picture
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