Definition of animate
			
									- v. t. - To give natural life to; to make alive; to quicken; as,
   the soul animates the body.
 
									- v. t. - To give powers to, or to heighten the powers or effect
   of; as, to animate a lyre.
 
									- v. t. - To give spirit or vigor to; to stimulate or incite; to
   inspirit; to rouse; to enliven.
 
									- a. - Endowed with life; alive; living; animated; lively.
 
									- v. t. - To give natural life to; to make alive; to quicken; as,
   the soul animates the body.
 
									- v. t. - To give powers to, or to heighten the powers or effect
   of; as, to animate a lyre.
 
									- v. t. - To give spirit or vigor to; to stimulate or incite; to
   inspirit; to rouse; to enliven.
 
									- a. - Endowed with life; alive; living; animated; lively.