word
Animate
A-nuh-muht
/ˈænʌmʌt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
animate
Dictionary meaning
Endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness.
Examples
- We are animate beings.
- The word `dog' is animate.
Synonyms: sentient
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