Animate: meaning, definitions and examples

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animate

[ ˈanɪˌmeɪt ]

^{Context #1}

make lively

To make something lively, full of energy, or excitement.

Synonyms

energize, enliven, revitalize

Examples of usage

He animated the party with his jokes.
The children were animated by the music.

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bring to life

To give life or motion to something, typically by drawing or computer-generated imagery.

Synonyms

bring to life, vitalize

Examples of usage

The animator animated the character by giving it movement and expression.
She animated the film with her creative ideas.

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living being

A living being, especially one with the capacity for voluntary movement.

Synonyms

being, creature, organism

Examples of usage

The forest was filled with various animates such as birds, squirrels, and insects.
We must respect all animates in the ecosystem.

Translations

Translations of the word "animate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animar

🇮🇳 एनिमेट

🇩🇪 animieren

🇮🇩 menghidupkan

🇺🇦 оживити

🇵🇱 ożywiać

🇯🇵 アニメートする

🇫🇷 animer

🇪🇸 animar

🇹🇷 canlandırmak

🇰🇷 생기를 불어넣다

🇸🇦 تحريك

🇨🇿 oživit

🇸🇰 oživiť

🇨🇳 动画

🇸🇮 oživeti

🇮🇸 lífga við

🇰🇿 жандандыру

🇬🇪 გაცოცხლება

🇦🇿 canlandırmaq

🇲🇽 animar

Word origin

The word 'animate' originated from the Latin word 'animatus', which means to give life to. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the action of bringing something to life or making it lively. Over time, 'animate' has evolved to encompass both the concept of giving life to something and making it energetic or excited.