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