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animate

/ˈæ.nə.meɪt/
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verb

  • To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

    "If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action."

  • To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

adjective

  • That which lives.
  • Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
  • Dynamic, energetic.

    "She is an engaging and animate speaker."

  • (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."

  • (grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.

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