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animate

/ˈæ.nə.meɪt/
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.

Synonymsenliven, vitalise
adjective
  1. That which lives.

  2. Possessing the quality or ability of motion.

  3. Dynamic, energetic.

    "She is an engaging and animate speaker."

Synonymsactive, dynamic, energetic, lively, perky, vivacious
Antonymsstatic, inanimate, inanimate, fixed, immobile, static

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