Definitions
give new life or energy to
Word origin
From Middle English animat(e), from Latin animātus, perfect passive participle of animō (“to fill with breath, quicken, encourage, animate”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from anima (“soul, spirit, breath”); see anima. The verb derives from the adjective, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Used in a sentence
“She is an engaging and animate speaker.”
“Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate.”
“leaves animated by a stiff breeze”
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01“Bring to life”7 letters
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