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avivecer

[ah-vee-veh-SER]
verb
to enliven, to brighten, to revive
1. to make lively or more vibrant; to give life or energy to something
The bright colors avivecen the room.
As cores brilhantes avivecem o quarto.
2. to brighten or intensify in appearance or color
The sunset aviveces the sky with warm tones.
O pôr do sol avivece o céu com tons quentes.
3. to revive or restore vigor to something weakened
Good news can avivecer someone's spirits.
Boas notícias podem avivecer o ânimo de alguém.
Synonyms
animarvivificariluminarbrilharreanimar
Antonyms
apagaresmaecerdesanimarobscurecer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avivecer
Standard usage, though less common in everyday speech
Portugal
avivecer
More literary or formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

avivecer as cores - to brighten the colors
avivecer o interesse - to rekindle interest
avivecer a chama - to rekindle the flame
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