animate

Meanings

• verb

  Make (something) alive and moving; give animation to.

• verb

  Give life or spirit to; animate or enliven.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæ.nə.meɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

static , inanimate , inanimate , fixed , immobile , static , stationary , still

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Synonyms

enliven , vitalise , active , dynamic , energetic , lively , perky , vivacious , astir , dynamic , kinetic , motile , alive , live , living , alive , living , vital

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with animate
anemone , serenade , emone , serene , throne

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Variants

List of all variants of animate that leads to same result
animate , animately , animateness , animatenesses , animated , animates , animating

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Forms

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animate, animates, animated

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Etymology

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From the Latin anima meaning breath or soul.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'animate' comes from the Latin word 'anima', which means 'breath' or 'soul'.

2. The term 'animate' is often used in animation and special effects to describe the process of bringing inanimate objects to life on screen.

3. In ancient Rome, it was believed that the souls of the dead would leave their bodies and animate statues of the gods, a belief known as animatism.

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Related Concepts

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1. inanimate: The opposite of animate, referring to something that lacks life or movement.

2. animate object: An object that is brought to life or given the appearance of life, such as a puppet or a robot.

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Culture

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Animate is often used metaphorically to describe giving life or energy to something, such as in literature or art. For example, in the novel 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein's creation is brought to life, or animated, by his creator.

How to Memorize "animate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'animate' as having the meaning of 'to give life or energy to something'. Imagine bringing an inanimate object to life or seeing a lifeless creature come to life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'animate' with the idea of giving life or energy to something. Think of the word 'animate' as being synonymous with 'enliven' or 'bring to life'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'animate'. For example, remember that 'animate' starts with the letter 'a', which is the first letter in the word 'alive', which is the meaning of the word.

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