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The correct spelling is animate.
How to pronounce animate
/ˈæ.nə.meɪt/
verbIPA: /ˈæ.nə.meɪt/
Say it like: Ani-mat-e
The correct spelling is animate. To impart motion or the appearance of motion to. For example: "If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action."
Usage Examples
“If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action.”
“She is an engaging and animate speaker.”
“Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate.”
Meanings
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.
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