animate
an·i·mate • v. / ˈanəˌmāt/ [tr.] 1. chiefly fig. bring to life: the desert is like a line drawing waiting to be animated with color. ∎ give inspiration, encouragement, or renewed vigor to: she has animated the nation with a sense of political direction.2. (usu. be animated) give (a movie or character) the appearance of movement using animation techniques.• adj. / -mit/ alive or having life (often as a contrast with inanimate). ∎ lively and active: party photos of animate socialites.
animate
animate vb. XVI. f. pp. stem of L. animāre give life to, f. anima air, breath, life, soul, rel. to animus spirit, Gr. ánemos wind; see -ATE3.
So animate adj. XIV. animation XVI. — L.
So animate adj. XIV. animation XVI. — L.
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