animate

/ˈænɪmət/
adjective
  1. Alive; having life.
    • In the story, the statue became animate and began to speak.
    • Scientists study both animate and inanimate objects in nature.
    • The forest was full of animate creatures, from insects to birds.
  2. Lively and energetic; full of movement or spirit.
    • The puppy was so animate that it couldn't sit still for a moment.
    • His animate personality made him a favorite among his coworkers.
    • Her animate gestures kept the audience engaged throughout the speech.
verb
  1. To bring to life; to make alive or lively.
    • The artist used bright colors to animate the painting.
    • The storyteller's words seemed to animate the characters in our minds.
    • A good leader can animate a team with enthusiasm and purpose.
  2. To create moving images, especially for a cartoon or film.
    • They used computer software to animate the dragon for the movie.
    • She learned how to animate simple characters in her digital art class.
    • The studio hired dozens of artists to animate the feature film.
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