animate
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/ˈænɪmeɪt/
to make something more lively or energetic
Her cheerful voice helped animate the quiet room.
to make pictures or models look like they are moving in a film or video
They used computers to animate the cartoon characters.
alive; having life
Cats and dogs are animate beings that need care.