animate

CEFRC1

/ˈæn.ɪ.mət/

verb · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make something seem alive or full of energy.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Alive or having movement and energy.

Examples

  • We have to animate this scene by Friday!

  • She is an engaging and animate speaker.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. Dynamic, energetic.

  2. Possessing the quality or ability of motion.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. That lives.

More examples

In context

  • Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate.

  • leaves animated by a stiff breeze

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

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English animat(e), from Latin animātus, perfect passive participle of animō (“to fill with breath, quicken, encourage, animate”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from anima (“soul, spirit, breath”); see anima. The verb derives from the adjective, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).