vivify

Verb

Verb Forms: vivified, vivifying, vivifies

To give life to; to make more lively or animated.
give new life or energy to
make more striking or animated
- "his remarks always vivify an otherwise dull story"
To bring to life; to enliven.
To impart vitality to.

Examples

A long, surprising word can vivify a stagnant Scrabble board.

Origin / Etymology

Late Latin vivificō via Old French vivifier.

Synonyms

animate, quicken, reanimate, recreate, renovate, repair, revive, revivify

Scrabble Score: 18

vivify: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
vivify: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vivify: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

vivify: valid Words With Friends Word