English Dictionary

animate

/ˈæ.nɪ.mət/

adj

That which lives. / Possessing the quality or ability of motion. / Dynamic, energetic.

The playful puppy chased its tail.

意味（1）

That which lives.

意味（2）

Possessing the quality or ability of motion.

意味（3）

Dynamic, energetic.

She is an engaging and animate speaker.

意味（4）

(grammar, of a noun or pronoun) having a referent that is considered alive (this generally includes humans and animals, often also gods, plants, etc.)

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

意味（5）

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