animate
/ˈænɪˌmeɪt/
an · i · mate
ˈæn · ɪ · ˌmeɪt
English Definition
v. to give life to or bring to life
Significado en Español
animar, dar vida
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm sống động, truyền sức sống
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
anim(life) + -ate(make) → to animate, bring to life.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “animate”?
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A
enliven
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B
depress
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C
sadden
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D
diminish
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A — enliven.
“animate” means v. to give life to or bring to life
Common questions about “animate”
What does “animate” mean?
animate — v. to give life to or bring to life. In Chinese: 赋予生命，使有生气.
How do you pronounce “animate”?
animate is pronounced /ˈænɪˌmeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: an · i · mate.
Is “animate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. animate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “animate”?
anim(life) + -ate(make) → to animate, bring to life.
