as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
Mr. Clark animates history for his sixth graders by frequently showing up for class dressed like some famous historical figure
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as in animated
having much high-spirited energy and movement
an animate dance routine that will really get the blood pumping
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as in breathing
having or showing life
had a dream about a sandwich that becomes animate
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Recent Examples of animate
John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
But what would the movie be without its Stitch, animated to adorably fluffy effect in this more realistic rendering?
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
Toward the end, the story begins to shift perspective, first from Gabriel to his friend June, then to Thornton, and finally to the animate natural world around them.
—Dennis Zhou, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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As a result, there has never been a better moment to understand the ideas that animate these leaders’ particular vision of the future.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
But what would the movie be without its Stitch, animated to adorably fluffy effect in this more realistic rendering?
—EW.com, 20 May 2025
Adjective
Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
Toward the end, the story begins to shift perspective, first from Gabriel to his friend June, then to Thornton, and finally to the animate natural world around them.
—Dennis Zhou, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animate
Verb
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These wildfires, while destructive, have also provided researchers with insights into giant sequoia ecology, revealing that moderate-severity burns can stimulate seed release and create favorable germination conditions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Muscles, heart rate, strength, motor control — and the brain — all are stimulated by exercise.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This is her opportunity to step up into a more prominent role, and the quiet ONO is disappearing in favor of this, more animated and aggressive version.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Thus began a lively rivalry with Lee, who quickly learned Clemens possesses a killer serve.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In lieu of bunking in the 4,000-square-foot Lord House, built in 1962 just off of Mulholland Drive, rent it out by the hour and host a lively pool party.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Detectives filed the case with the Broward State Attorney’s Office as if the two men were alive.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Hamas still holds 58 hostages, approximately a third of whom are believed to be alive.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2025
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Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Today, Meta employs 74,000 employees despite having 3.3 billion monthly active users.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Animate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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