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to animate
01
to bring characters or objects to life through movement using animation techniques or computer programs
Transitive: to animate illustrations
Example
The studio animates characters for its upcoming animated film using advanced CGI technology.
She animated a cute cartoon character for a children's television show.
02
to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people
Transitive: to animate sb/sth
Example
The music animated the party, making everyone dance and laugh.
His humor animated the conversation, making it fun and engaging.
03
to give life or liveliness to something that originally lacked it
Transitive: to animate something lifeless
Example
Campers were frightened by the way the trees seemed eerily animated, swaying and creaking as though alive in the dark woods.
Frankenstein aimed to animate lifeless human flesh but failed to instill a soul through galvanism.
04
to inspire or encourage someone to take action or get moving
Transitive: to animate sb
Example
The coach 's speech animated the team, giving them the energy to win the game.
Her passion for the cause animated everyone in the room to join the protest.
05
to make something seem alive or full of energy by adding some quality
Transitive: to animate sth
Example
She used special effects to animate the scene, bringing the characters to life.
He tried to animate the story by adding dramatic gestures and voices.
animate
Example
The film 's lifelike characters were so well-animated that they seemed almost animate.
The once-dormant plant appeared animate again after receiving water and sunlight.
02
endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life
03
endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
