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animates
Present Participle
animating
Past Tense
animated
Past Participle
animated
1
to bring characters or objects to life through movement using animation techniques or computer programs
transitive
- The studio animates characters for its upcoming animated film using advanced CGI technology.
- She animated a cute cartoon character for a children's television show.
- He is animating a series of illustrations to create a dynamic storytelling experience.
- The video game company animated lifelike movements for its characters to enhance gameplay.
- She is animating a dancing figure for an online advertisement.
2
to invoke emotions, enthusiasm, or energy in people
transitive
- The music animated the party, making everyone dance and laugh.
- His humor animated the conversation, making it fun and engaging.
- The lively music animated the festival, creating an atmosphere of celebration.
- The aroma of fresh coffee animated the morning, lifting everyone’s spirits.
- The little gestures of kindness animated the meeting, making it feel warm and welcoming.
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3
to give life or liveliness to something that originally lacked it
transitive
- Campers were frightened by the way the trees seemed eerily animated, swaying and creaking as though alive in the dark woods.
- Frankenstein aimed to animate lifeless human flesh but failed to instill a soul through galvanism.
- The artist used vibrant colors to animate the painting and bring it to life.
4
to inspire or encourage someone to take action or get moving
transitive
- The coach's speech animated the team, giving them the energy to win the game.
- Her passion for the cause animated everyone in the room to join the protest.
- He was animated by a strong desire to help others, which drove him to start the charity.
- A sense of adventure animated the group to explore the unknown island.
- His desire for success animated him to work late into the night.
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5
to make something seem alive or full of energy by adding some quality
transitive
- She used special effects to animate the scene, bringing the characters to life.
- He tried to animate the story by adding dramatic gestures and voices.
- The designer animated the website, making buttons and images move as users clicked.
- He tried to animate the drawing by adding shadows and colors.
- She wanted to animate the model by adding more details and texture.