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

• Full of life or spirit; lively; vigorous; spritely.

  "an animated discussion"

• Endowed with life.

• Composed of inanimate objects or drawings that appear to move thought the use of computer graphics or stop-action filming.

  "an animated film"