Meaning

• To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

  "If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action."

• To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

Meaning

• That which lives.

• Possessing the quality or ability of motion.

• Dynamic, energetic.

  "She is an engaging and animate speaker."

• (grammar, of a noun or pronoun) Having a referent that includes a human, animal, plant or other entity which is considered alive.

  "Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate."

• (grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.