animate
/ˈæ.nə.meɪt/
verb
- 1
To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
“If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action.”
- 2
To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
adjective
- 1
That which lives.
- 2
Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
- 3
Dynamic, energetic.
“She is an engaging and animate speaker.”
- 4
(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.”
- 5
(grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.
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