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Synonyms of "animate"

Noun - living being

Animate can refer to any living being, including humans, animals, and plants.

Sample sentence: The forest was full of various animates, from birds and squirrels to wild boars and deer.

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Adjective - lively

As an adjective, animate is used to describe something that is lively or full of energy.

Sample sentence: The children's laughter and music made the party feel very animate.

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Verb - bring to life

When used as a verb, animate means to bring to life or to make something living or animated.

Sample sentence: The animated film perfectly animates the characters from the book, making them come alive.

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Adverb - with vitality

Animate, as an adverb, describes an action performed with vitality or energy.

Sample sentence: The dancers moved animate through the rhythm, captivating the audience.

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