animate

  • (verb): To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
  • (verb): To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
  • (adjective): That which lives.
  • (adjective): Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
  • (adjective): Dynamic, energetic.
  • (adjective): (grammar, of a noun or pronoun) Having a referent that includes a human, animal, plant or other entity which is considered alive.
  • (adjective): (grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.
  • If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action.
  • She is an engaging and animate speaker.
  • Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate.