animate

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations verb: /ˈænɪmeɪt/, adjective: /ˈænɪmət/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/v. ˈænəˌmeɪt; adj. -mɪt/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(v. an′ə māt′; adj. an′ə mit)


Inflections of 'animate' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
animates
v 3rd person singular
animating
v pres p
animated
v past
animated
v past p

animate
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Synonyms:
alive Collocations, breathing Collocations, moving Collocations, animated, living Collocations, in existence, existing Collocations, sentient, alert Collocations, conscious Collocations, alive and kicking (slang), among the living, lively Collocations, inspirited, spirited, quick Collocations, warm Collocations, revived, resuscitated
Sense: To give life or spirit to
Synonyms:
activate, enliven, vitalize, vitalise (UK), vivify, stimulate, quicken, energize, energise (UK), invigorate, arouse, exhilarate, liven up, charge Collocations, charge up, inspirit, encourage Collocations, spark Collocations, galvanize, galvanise (UK), stir Collocations, inform, put life into, breathe new life into, bring to life, revive, revitalize, revitalise (UK), revivify, endow with life, imbue with life, perk up, boost
Sense: To incite
Synonyms:
inspire, arouse, excite Collocations, motivate, encourage Collocations, incite, prompt Collocations, move to action, move Collocations


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