animate

US /ˈæn.ə.mət/

UK /ˈæn.ə.mət/

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bring to life

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The artist used software to animate the characters.

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His speech failed to animate the audience.

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enliven invigorate stimulate inspire excite

1.

having life; living

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The painting depicted an animate scene of a bustling market.

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In some cultures, certain objects are believed to be animate and possess spirits.

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living alive breathing sentient

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inanimate

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