1. (v. t.) To make alive; to give natural life to; as, to animate a cartoon\.

2. (v. t.) To give powers to, or to heighten the powers or effect of; as, to animate a lyre.

3. (v. t.) To give spirit or vigor to; to stimulate or incite; to inspirit; to rouse; to enliven.

4. (a.) Endowed with life; alive; living; animated; lively.

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