verb#5,005 by frequency
animate
/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/
To impart motion or the appearance of motion to; To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit
- he/she/it
- animates
- past participle
- animated
Meanings
- 1
To impart motion or the appearance of motion to
The soul animates the body.
Tatoeba · jakov · CC BY 2.0 FR
The success animated him with hope.
Tatoeba · Eldad · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit