ஆங்கிலம்

animate

gb/ˈænəmˌeɪt/ us/ˈænəmˌeɪt/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
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வினைச்சொல் B2 action
1

make someone or something lively

To make something more lively or interesting.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: animate [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use animate when they mean create a cartoon; in that case, use animate a character/scene or make an animation.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
liven up (More informal and common in conversation.) | energize (Suggests adding energy or enthusiasm.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
dull (To make something less lively or interesting.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
animate a discussion |animate a meeting |animate a party |animate the crowd |animate the debate |animate conversation |a speaker who animates |a performance that animates |music that animates |to animate the room
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily_life |communication |emotions
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She tried to animate the conversation by asking everyone a question.
  • The host’s jokes animated the audience.
  • Fresh flowers and bright colors can animate a plain room.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Music can animate a party.
  • He animated the meeting with a good idea.
adjective B2 property
2

living, not dead or lifeless

Alive; living.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: animate [noun]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Animate does not mean 'animal' (though it often refers to animals and people).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
living (More common and less formal.) | alive (Often used for an individual rather than a category.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
inanimate (Not alive; not a living being.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
animate beings |animate creatures |animate life |animate organism |animate nature |animate world |animate body |animate matter
கருப்பொருள்கள்
nature |science
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The exhibit compares animate life with inanimate matter.
  • Many cultures believe that all animate beings deserve respect.
  • The virus can reproduce only inside an animate host.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Humans are animate beings.
  • A rock is inanimate, not animate.
வினைச்சொல் formal C1 action
3

give life or spirit to

To give someone energy or purpose, often because of a strong feeling.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: animate [someone/something]; be animated by [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
This sense is more formal; in everyday speech, people often say inspire or motivate instead.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
inspire (More general and common.) | motivate (Focuses on causing someone to act.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
discourage (To take away confidence or motivation.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
animated by hope |animated by love |animated by fear |animate a vision |animate a cause |animate a movement |animate a story |animate a character |animate a work of art |animate a speech
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |literature |beliefs
உதாரணங்கள்
  • A deep sense of justice animated his work.
  • She was animated by the belief that change was possible.
  • The writer’s compassion animates the entire novel.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Hope animated them.
  • He was animated by curiosity.
வினைச்சொல் technical B2 action
4

make drawings or models move

To make a character or image move in a movie or on a screen.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: animate [a character/object/scene]; animate [something] in [software]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Animate (verb) is the action; animation (noun) is the result. 'Cartoon' is the finished product, not the verb.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
create animation (More explicit; often used by learners.) | render motion (More technical; focuses on producing movement visually.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
freeze (To stop motion or keep something still (in an image or sequence).)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
animate a character |animate a scene |animate a model |animate a logo |animate a sequence |animate a GIF |animate in Blender |animate in Maya |animate in After Effects |animate the mouth movements
கருப்பொருள்கள்
media |technology |arts
உதாரணங்கள்
  • They hired an artist to animate the main character.
  • She learned to animate a walk cycle in three days.
  • The app lets you animate text with simple effects.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I want to animate a short film.
  • He animated the logo for the website.
adjective B2 property
5

lively and expressive

Full of energy and showing feelings.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an animate [expression/face/discussion]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Animated (not animate) is much more common for this meaning (e.g., an animated discussion).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
animated (Much more common in modern English for this meaning.) | expressive (Emphasizes showing feelings clearly.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
impassive (Showing little or no emotion.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
an animated discussion |an animated debate |an animated conversation |an animated expression |animated gestures |an animated face |animated storytelling |become animated |look animated |get animated
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He grew more animate as he described the trip.
  • Her voice became animate when she started talking about her research.
  • The children were most animate during the games.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He became animate when he heard the news.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical C1 entity
6

a living being

A living thing, like a person or animal.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an animate; animates
பொதுவான தவறு:
In everyday English, people usually say person, animal, or living thing instead of animate (noun).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
creature (Common but can sound literary or dramatic depending on context.) | organism (More scientific and broader (includes plants, microbes).)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
inanimate (A non-living thing (used as a noun in technical contexts).)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
humans and other animates |the rights of animates |distinguish animates from inanimates
கருப்பொருள்கள்
nature |science
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The study focuses on how children categorize animates and inanimates.
  • Some languages mark animates differently from inanimates in their grammar.
adjective technical C1 property
7

referring to living nouns

In grammar, used for words that mean living beings.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an animate noun; animate vs inanimate
பொதுவான தவறு:
This is a technical label; it does not mean 'funny' or 'active'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
living (Similar idea, but not a standard grammatical label.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
inanimate (In grammar, referring to non-living things.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
animate noun |animate pronoun |animate reference |animate category |animate vs inanimate distinction
கருப்பொருள்கள்
language |education
உதாரணங்கள்
  • In this language, animate nouns take different endings.
  • The grammar distinguishes animate from inanimate referents.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
animate
IPA
GB/ˈænəmˌeɪt/
US/ˈænəmˌeɪt/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
an - im - ate (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: animate
Verb
  • Base: animate
  • 3rd Person Singular: animates
  • Present Participle: animating
  • Past: animated
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
animates verb animating verb animated verb
Core family
animation noun B1 animator noun
Related words
animatedly adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
inanimate adjective C1
Advanced or less common
reanimate verb reanimation noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

animate (something) with (something)

1
/ˈænəmˌeɪt sˈʌmθɪŋ wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase formal

add life or energy

To make something more lively by adding something.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She animated her speech with personal stories.
  • The designer animated the space with bold color.
  • The report is animated with vivid examples.

animate and inanimate

1
/ˈænəmˌeɪt ˈænd ɪnˈænəmɪt/
fixed phrase

living things and nonliving things

Living and not living things.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The lesson covers animate and inanimate nouns.
  • Children learn to sort objects into animate and inanimate categories.

animated film

1
/ˈænəmˌeɪtɪd fˈɪlm/
fixed phrase

movie made with animation

A movie made with cartoons or animation.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We watched an animated film with the kids.
  • The studio is famous for its animated films.
  • Her first job was on an animated film.

animated gif

1
/ˈænəmˌeɪtɪd d͡ʒɪf/
fixed phrase

looping moving image file

A small moving picture you share online.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He replied with an animated GIF instead of a text message.
  • The website uses animated GIFs for simple tutorials.
  • I saved an animated GIF of the scene.

animated series

1
/ˈænəmˌeɪtɪd sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase

TV show made with animation

A TV show made with animation.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The book was adapted into an animated series.
  • They released a new animated series last year.
  • She voices a character in an animated series.

be animated

1
/bˈi ˈænəmˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase

be lively and excited

To talk or act with a lot of energy.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She was animated as she explained her plan.
  • He’s usually quiet, but he becomes animated when he talks about music.
  • They were animated by the good news.

computer-animated

1
/kəmpjˈutɚ ˈænəmˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase

made with computer animation

Made using computers to create animation.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • It’s a computer-animated movie with realistic lighting.
  • The trailer includes a computer-animated creature.
  • They created a computer-animated sequence for the opening.

get animated

1
/ɡˈɛt ˈænəmˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase informal

become excited or angry

To start speaking or acting with strong emotion.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Don’t get animated—it's just a suggestion.
  • She gets animated whenever politics comes up.
  • He got animated and started talking faster.

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