animate

/ˈanɪmˌeɪt/

/ˈænəˌmeɪt/, /ˈænəmət/

[verb] [adjective]

to animate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to design or create a character in a way that appears to be moving using animation techniques or computer programs

to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people

synonyms : enliven

exalt

inspire

invigorate

to give life or liveliness to something that originally lacked it

synonyms : quicken

make lively

synonyms : enliven

invigorate

liven

liven up

antonyms : deaden

give lifelike qualities to

synonyms : animise

animize

animate

[ADJECTIVE]

belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings

antonyms : inanimate

endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life

antonyms : inanimate

endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness

synonyms : sentient

antonyms : insentient

Examples

1. This trope animated the passion play of American lynching.

2. So there animating season two right now.

3. Inspiration animates our life with purpose.

4. Our word is animate.

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