ANIMATE


Meaning of ANIMATE in English

adj. & v.

adj. 1 having life. 2 lively.

v.tr. 1 enliven, make lively. 2 give life to. 3 inspire, actuate. 4 encourage.

[ L animatus past part. of animare give life to f. anima life, soul ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.