I. adjective
1.
Synonyms: living 1, alive, animated, vital, zoetic
Related Word: breathing, viable
Antonyms: inanimate
2.
Synonyms: lively 1, alert, animated, ||cant, ||canty, gay, keen, spirited, sprightly, vivacious
Related Word: active, dynamic, live; activated, energized, vitalized
Contrasted words: dead, inanimate, lifeless; passive
Antonyms: inert
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: encourage 1, cheer, chirk (up), embolden, enhearten, hearten, inspirit, nerve, steel, strengthen
Related Word: invigorate, refresh, renew; fortify, reinforce, strengthen
Idioms: give a lift (to), put on ( or upon) one's mettle, raise the spirits of
2.
Synonyms: quicken 1, enliven, liven, vivificate, vivify
3.
Synonyms: fire 2, exalt, inform, inspire
Related Word: activate, actuate, motivate; drive, impel, move
Contrasted words: check, curb, restrain; frustrate, thwart
Antonyms: inhibit