Animate Definition
animate
adjective
- belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings; "the word `dog' is animate"
- endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life; "we are animate beings"
- endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness; "the living knew themselves just sentient puppets on God's stage"- T.E.Lawrence
verb
- heighten or intensify; "These paintings exalt the imagination"
- give lifelike qualities to; "animated cartoons"
- make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit"
- give new life or energy to; "A hot soup will revive me"; "This will renovate my spirits"; "This treatment repaired my health"
"Animate" in song lyrics
See how animate is used in real songs:
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"Animate"
Common Ground — React -
"VEN animate"
Gorillaz f/ Ibraham Ferrier (uncredited) — Latin Simone (Que Pasa Contingo?) -
"how to animate"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with animate
Usage tips for "animate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "animate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for animate to find words that pair well.