Meaning

That lives..

Definitions by Sense

1. That lives.
2. Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
3. Dynamic, energetic.
4. (grammar, of a noun or pronoun) having a referent that is considered alive (this generally includes humans, animals and deities, sometimes also plants, spirits, etc.)
5. (grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.
6. (transitive) To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
7. (transitive) To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

Example Sentences

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

If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action.

The more to animate the people, he stood on high […] and cried unto them with a loud voice.

Word Forms

• more animate
• most animate
• animates
• animating
• animated

Synonyms for animate

Antonyms for animate

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When Should You Use Animate?

Use animate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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