animate

UK
/ˈænɪmeɪt/
US
/ˈænɪmeɪt/
animateverb
animated
Past Simple
animated
Past Participle
animating
Gerund
UK
/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/
US
/ˈæn.əˌmeɪt/
Translations
Her enthusiasm can animate even the most reluctant participants.
Ее энтузиазм может воодушевлять даже самых неохотных участников.
The teacher's words animate the students to pursue their dreams.
Слова учителя вдохновляют студентов следовать за своими мечтами.
The artist used special software to animate the characters.
Художник использовал специальное программное обеспечение, чтобы оживлять персонажей.
Additional translations
Definitions
To bring to life or give motion to something.
The artist used special software to animate the characters in the film.
To make lively or spirited.
The coach's pep talk helped to animate the team before the big game.
To give inspiration or encouragement.
Her passion for the project seemed to animate everyone involved.
animatenoun
animates
pl
UK
/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/
US
/ˈæn.əˌmeɪt/
rare, formal; chiefly in philosophical contexts
Definitions
A living being; something that is alive, as opposed to an inanimate object (rare).
According to the philosopher, an animate differs from an inanimate by its ability to perceive.
animateadjective
more animate
Comp.
most animate
Super.
UK
/ˈænɪmeɪt/
US
/ˈænɪmeɪt/
Translations
The animate characters in the movie were very lifelike.
Одушевлённые персонажи в фильме были очень реалистичными.
Definitions
Having life; alive or living.
The forest was full of animate creatures, each playing its part in the ecosystem.
Full of life, action, or spirit; lively; vigorous.
His face became animate when he talked about his travels.