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- [verb an-uh-meyt; adjective an-uh-mit]
- /verb ˈæn əˌmeɪt; adjective ˈæn ə mɪt/
- /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [verb an-uh-meyt; adjective an-uh-mit]
- /verb ˈæn əˌmeɪt; adjective ˈæn ə mɪt/
Definitions of animate word
- adjective animate Something that is animate has life, in contrast to things like stones and machines which do not. 3
- verb animate To animate something means to make it lively or more cheerful. 3
- verb animate to give life to or cause to come alive 3
- verb animate to make lively; enliven 3
- verb animate to encourage or inspire 3
- verb animate to impart motion to; move to action or work 3
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Origin of animate
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English animat < Latin animātus filled with breath or air, quickened, animated (past participle of animāre). See anima, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Animate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
animate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
animate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for animate
adj animate
- living — having life; being alive; not dead: living persons.
- live — to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.
- breathing — the passage of air into and out of the lungs to supply the body with oxygen
- moving — capable of or having movement: a moving object.
- mortal — subject to death; having a transitory life: all mortal creatures.
verb animate
- inspire — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
- hearten — to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
- activate — If a device or process is activated, something causes it to start working.
- move — to pass from one place or position to another.
- arouse — If something arouses a particular reaction or attitude in people, it causes them to have that reaction or attitude.
adjective animate
- flesh and blood — offspring or relatives: one's own flesh and blood.
- conscious — If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
- sentient — having the power of perception by the senses; conscious.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
Antonyms for animate
adj animate
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- spiritless — without spirit.
- dead — A person, animal, or plant that is dead is no longer living.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
verb animate
- tire — Archaic. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
adjective animate
- inanimate — not animate; lifeless.
noun animate
- apparition — An apparition is someone you see or think you see but who is not really there as a physical being.
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