ENLISTMENT
En*list"ment, n.
1. The act or enlisting, or the state of being enlisted; voluntary enrollment to serve as a soldier or a sailor.
2. The writing by which an enlisted man is bound.
ENLIVE
En*live", v. t. Etym: [Pref. en- + live, a.]
Defn: To enliven. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
ENLIVEN
En*liv"en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enlivened; p. pr. & vb. n.
Enlivening.] Etym: [Pref. en- + liven.].
1. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire. Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move. Cowley.
2. To give spirit or vivacity to; to make sprightly, gay, or cheerful; to animate; as, mirth and good humor enliven a company; enlivening strains of music.
Syn. — To animate; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage; comfort; exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate.
ENLIVENER
En*liv"en*er, n.