Search
Select the dictionary language
to animate
01
to bring characters or objects to life through movement using animation techniques or computer programs
Transitive: to animate illustrations
Examples
The studio animates characters for its upcoming animated film using advanced CGI technology.
02
to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people
Transitive: to animate sb/sth
Examples
The music animated the party, making everyone dance and laugh.
03
to give life or liveliness to something that originally lacked it
Transitive: to animate something lifeless
Examples
Campers were frightened by the way the trees seemed eerily animated, swaying and creaking as though alive in the dark woods.
04
to inspire or encourage someone to take action or get moving
Transitive: to animate sb
Examples
The coach 's speech animated the team, giving them the energy to win the game.
05
to make something seem alive or full of energy by adding some quality
Transitive: to animate sth
Examples
She used special effects to animate the scene, bringing the characters to life.
Lexical Tree
animated
animating
animation
animate
anim
