animate
Translation
to animate, to bring to life, to liven up
Examples
A smile animated her face.
A smile animated her face.
They use computers to animate the film.
They use computers to animate the film.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to animate (sth.) A smile animated her face.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liven up, energize, vitalize; Antonyms: deaden, dull
Etymology
From Latin 'animatus' (endowed with life), from 'anima' (life, soul).
Memory Tips
An 'animation' is a series of drawings that have been 'animated'. To animate something is to give it life or movement.