animate
/ˈæ.nə.meɪt/
/ˈæ.nə.meɪt/
verb
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To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
"If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action."
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To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
Synonyms:
enliven, vitalise
adjective
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That which lives.
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Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
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Dynamic, energetic.
"She is an engaging and animate speaker."
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(grammar, of a noun or pronoun) Having a referent that includes a human, animal, plant or other entity which is considered alive.
"Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate."
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(grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.
Synonyms:
active, dynamic, energetic, lively, perky, vivacious, astir, dynamic, kinetic, motile, alive, live, living, alive, living, vital
Antonyms:
static, inanimate, inanimate, fixed, immobile, static, stationary, still