animate

adj

1. That lives.
2. Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
3. Dynamic, energetic.

   “She is an engaging and animate speaker.”

4. having a referent that is considered alive (this generally includes humans, animals and deities, sometimes also plants, spirits, etc.)

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

5. Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.

verb

1. (transitive)To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

   “leaves animated by a stiff breeze”

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

2. (transitive)To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

   “The more to animate the people, he stood on high […] and cried unto them with a loud voice.”