Animate

/ˈæ.nə.meɪt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters

Definition of Animate

verb

  1. To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

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

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

adjective

  1. That which lives.
  2. Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
  3. Dynamic, energetic.

    "She is an engaging and animate speaker."

  4. (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."

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

enlivenvitaliseactivedynamicenergeticlivelyperkyvivaciousastirkineticmotilealivelivelivingvital

ANTONYMS

staticinanimatefixedimmobilestationarystill