animate

Etymology

From Middle English animate, from Latin animatus, past participle of animare (“to fill with breath, quicken, encourage, animate”), from anima (“breath”); see anima.

adj

1. That which lives.
2. Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
3. Dynamic, energetic.
   She is an engaging and animate speaker.
4. (grammar, of a noun or pronoun) having a referent that is considered alive (this generally includes humans and animals, often also gods, plants, etc.)
   Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate.
5. (grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.

verb

1. (transitive) To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
   If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action.
2. (transitive) To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.