animate

Meaning

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

To bring to life or give movement to something; to inspire or enliven.

Example Sentences

The artist will animate the characters for the movie.

The teacher tried to animate the lesson with exciting activities.

Example Expressions

animate the crowd

Synonyms

enliven, invigorate, inspire, energize, motivate, vitalize

Entry 1

enliven, invigorate, inspire, energize

Entry 2

enliven, energize, inspire, motivate, vitalize

Antonyms

deaden, discourage, depress, dispirit, dull

Entry 1

deaden, discourage, depress, dispirit

Entry 2

deaden, dull, depress

Collocations

animate characters, animate objects, animate discussion, animate with joy, animate the scene, animate the character, animate the story, animate the discussion

Entry 1

animate characters, animate objects, animate discussion, animate with joy, animate the scene

Entry 2

animate the character, animate the story, animate the discussion