2. To give powers to, or to heighten the powers or effect of; as, to animate a lyre. Dryden.
3. To give spirit or vigor to; to stimulate or incite; to inspirit; to rouse; to enliven. The more to animate the people, he stood on high . . . and cried unto them with a loud voice. Knolles.
Syn. — To enliven; inspirit; stimulate; exhilarate; inspire; instigate; rouse; urge; cheer; prompt; incite; quicken; gladden.
ANIMATE
An"i*mate, a. Etym: [L. animatus, p. p.]
Defn: Endowed with life; alive; living; animated; lively.
The admirable structure of animate bodies. Bentley.
ANIMATED
An"i*ma`ted, a.
Defn: Endowed with life; full of life or spirit; indicating animation; lively; vigorous. "Animated sounds." Pope. "Animated bust." Gray. "Animated descriptions." Lewis.
ANIMATEDLY
An"i*ma`ted*ly, adv.
Defn: With animation.
ANIMATER
An"i*ma`ter, n.