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What is another word for Animate? – 222 Animate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    lively vibrant energetic dynamic spirited vivacious enthusiastic animated invigorated refreshed revitalized renewed reborn enlivened activated stimulated motivated inspired excited thrilled exhilarated electrified galvanized energized vitalized quickened strengthened intensified heightened enhanced amplified aglow radiant glowing beaming sparkling shining dazzling resplendent splendid magnificent impressive striking captivating charming engaging intriguing fascinating absorbing compelling spellbinding mesmerizing enthralling bewitching enchanting

    Meaning of Animate

    The primary meaning of the word "animate" is to give life or movement to something.

    Definitions

    • To give life or movement to something, especially in film or animation
    • To fill someone with a particular feeling or quality, such as enthusiasm or energy
    • To bring something to life or make it more interesting
    • To make something, such as a drawing or a character, appear to move or have life

    Etymology of Animate

    The word "animate" comes from the Latin word "animare," which means "to give life to" or "to fill with spirit"
    The Latin word "animare" is derived from "anima," which means "soul" or "spirit"
    The word "animate" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of giving life or movement to something

    Example Uses

    • The animator spent hours animating the characters in the film to make them appear realistic
    • The music animated the crowd, getting everyone on their feet and dancing
    • The teacher tried to animate the lesson by incorporating games and activities
    • The artist's use of color and light animated the painting, making it seem to come alive

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    lifeless dull inert inactive static stagnant stale vapid flat uninspiring unenthusiastic lethargic sluggish languid listless apathetic indifferent unresponsive unmoving uninteresting unengaging boring tedious monotonous lackluster uninspired unanimated inanimate dead deceased defunct extinct

    Related Nouns

    animation animator life movement energy vitality spirit enthusiasm excitement thrill exhilaration dynamism vibrancy liveliness vitality vigor strength power intensity radiance glow sparkle shine dazzle splendor magnificence impressiveness captivation charm engagement intrigue fascination absorption compulsion spell mesmerism enthrallment bewitchment enchantment

    Related Verbs

    animate energize vitalize revitalize renew rebirth enliven activate stimulate motivate inspire excite thrill exhilarate electrify galvanize quicken strengthen intensify heighten enhance amplify aglow radiate glow sparkle shine dazzle impress captivate charm engage intrigue fascinate absorb compel spellbind mesmerize enthrall bewitch enchant

    Related Adjectives

    lively vibrant energetic dynamic spirited vivacious enthusiastic animated invigorated refreshed revitalized renewed reborn enlivened activated stimulated motivated inspired excited thrilled exhilarated electrified galvanized energized vitalized quickened strengthened intensified heightened enhanced amplified aglow radiant glowing beaming sparkling shining dazzling resplendent splendid magnificent impressive striking captivating charming engaging intriguing fascinating absorbing compelling spellbinding mesmerizing enthralling bewitching enchanting