Adjective

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

: possessing or characterized by life

: of or relating to animal life as opposed to plant life

: referring to a living thing

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Synonyms

animated, lively, energetic, active, enthusiastic

Antonyms

inanimate, inactive, dead, limp, lifeless, listless

Verb

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

: to make or design in such a way as to create apparently spontaneous lifelike movement

: to produce in the form of an animated cartoon

: to breathe life into, to endow with life, give life to or sustain in life; to quicken, vivify

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Synonyms

stimulate, vitalize, enliven, recreate, revive, awaken, activate

Antonyms

kill, dull, dampen, undermine, deaden, weaken, drain, wear out

Etymology

Grade 7

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