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animate

1 of 2verb
/ˈæ.nə.ˌmeɪt/
Forms:animates,animating,animated,animated
1

to bring characters or objects to life through movement using animation techniques or computer programs

transitive
  • The studio animates characters for its upcoming animated film using advanced CGI technology.
  • She animated a cute cartoon character for a children's television show.
  • He is animating a series of illustrations to create a dynamic storytelling experience.
  • The video game company animated lifelike movements for its characters to enhance gameplay.
  • She is animating a dancing figure for an online advertisement.
2

to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people

transitive
  • The music animated the party, making everyone dance and laugh.
  • His humor animated the conversation, making it fun and engaging.
  • The lively music animated the festival, creating an atmosphere of celebration.
  • The aroma of fresh coffee animated the morning, lifting everyone’s spirits.
  • The little gestures of kindness animated the meeting, making it feel warm and welcoming.
Synonyms:
exaltinspireenliveninvigorate
3

to give life or liveliness to something that originally lacked it

transitive
  • Campers were frightened by the way the trees seemed eerily animated, swaying and creaking as though alive in the dark woods.
  • Frankenstein aimed to animate lifeless human flesh but failed to instill a soul through galvanism.
  • The artist used vibrant colors to animate the painting and bring it to life.
Synonyms:
vivifyrevivereanimaterevivifyrenovatequickenrecreaterepair
4

to inspire or encourage someone to take action or get moving

transitive
  • The coach's speech animated the team, giving them the energy to win the game.
  • Her passion for the cause animated everyone in the room to join the protest.
  • He was animated by a strong desire to help others, which drove him to start the charity.
  • A sense of adventure animated the group to explore the unknown island.
  • His desire for success animated him to work late into the night.
Synonyms:
liven uplivenenliveninvigorate
Antonyms:
deaden
5

to make something seem alive or full of energy by adding some quality

transitive
  • She used special effects to animate the scene, bringing the characters to life.
  • He tried to animate the story by adding dramatic gestures and voices.
  • The designer animated the website, making buttons and images move as users clicked.
  • He tried to animate the drawing by adding shadows and colors.
  • She wanted to animate the model by adding more details and texture.
Synonyms:
animizeanimise