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- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
ae
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meIt
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| inflections: |
animates, animating, animated |
| definition 1: |
to bring to life.
A magic hat animated Frosty the snowman.- synonyms:
- spark
- similar words:
- inspire, rouse
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| definition 2: |
to give zest or spirit to.
An African band animated the gathering.
- synonyms:
- stimulate
- similar words:
- encourage, excite, exhilarate
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| definition 3: |
to inspire to move or act; prompt.
The union speaker animated the workers to strike.- similar words:
- arouse, move
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| definition 4: |
to give the illusion of movement.
The artist animated the cartoon characters. |
| related words: |
incite, revive, stimulate, stir, wind up |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
ae
n
mt
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| definition 1: |
alive; living.
Rocks are not animate objects.- synonyms:
- alive, live, living
- similar words:
- vital
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| definition 2: |
lively; full of energy.
The singer was very pleased to find such an animate audience.- synonyms:
- vital
- antonyms:
- lifeless
- similar words:
- bright, energetic, enthusiastic
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| related words: |
organic |
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| derivations: |
animately (adv.), animateness (n.) |
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