Aufleben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufleben" is used as verb with the meaning of "revitalize", "revive" or "come to life".

Essential properties of "aufleben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufleben
Simple past: lebte auf
Participle: aufgelebt

regularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "aufleben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To revitalize or come back to life"

Definition: "To revitalize or come back to life, especially after a difficult period."
Translation(s): revitalize, revive, come to life, reawaken
Synonym(s): erblühen, erwachen, aufblühen
Antonym(s): absterben, erlöschen
Related word(s): Leben, lebendig

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem langen Winter lebte die Natur wieder auf.After the long winter, nature came back to life.
Als sie die alten Fotos sah, lebte die Erinnerung auf.When she saw the old photos, the memory came back to life.
Mit der neuen Idee lebte das Projekt auf.With the new idea, the project revived.

2.) "To become more animated/cheerful"

Definition: "To feel more animated or cheerful, especially in the company of others."
Translation(s): liven up, cheer up, brighten up, perk up
Synonym(s): aufblühen, erheitern
Antonym(s): niedergeschlagen sein
Related word(s): Freude, Begeisterung

📝 Some usage examples:

In Gesellschaft guter Freunde lebte er richtig auf.In the company of good friends, he really livened up.
Bei der Feier lebte die Stimmung auf.At the celebration, the atmosphere livened up.
Mit der Musik lebte die Party auf.With the music, the party livened up.

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