animieren
Translation
to animate, to encourage, to stimulate, to entertain
Examples
Er animiert die Figuren am Computer.
He animates the characters on the computer.
Sie animierte ihn zum Mitmachen.
She encouraged him to participate.
Das gute Wetter animiert zu einem Spaziergang.
The good weather encourages one to go for a walk.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to animate (sth.) The artist animates a scene.
((j-n)) ((zu+3)) to encourage (sb.) to (do sth.) She encouraged him to dance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anregen (to stimulate), ermutigen (to encourage), beleben (to liven up); Antonyms: entmutigen (to discourage)
Etymology
From Latin 'animare' (to give life to).
Memory Tips
Think of 'animating' a cartoon to bring it to life, or 'animating' a crowd to get them excited.