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animate

The word “animate” has 3 syllables: an-i-mate

It's pronounced as /ˈæn.əˌmeɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for animate?

In the thesaurus, “animate” has 157 synonyms and 102 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for animate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for animate

Antonyms for animate

Meanings of animate

  • verb
    1. To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
    2. To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
  • adjective
    1. That which lives.
    2. Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
    3. Dynamic, energetic.
    4. (grammar, of a noun or pronoun) Having a referent that includes a human, animal, plant or other entity which is considered alive.
    5. (grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.

Example Sentences

  • The director used special effects to animate the characters.
  • Her passion seemed to animate the entire team.
  • The teacher’s enthusiasm helped animate the discussion.
  • Artists worked tirelessly to animate the scenes for the movie.
  • A good leader can animate people to achieve great things.

On this page you'll find 259 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to animate, such as: abet, absent, activate, active, actuate, agile, agog.

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