animatev. t.[L. animatus, p. p. of animare, fr. anima breath, soul; akin to animus soul, mind, Gr. wind, Skr. an to breathe, live, Goth. us-anan to expire (us- out), Icel. nd breath, anda to breathe, OHG. ando anger. Cf. Animal.]1. To give natural life to; to make alive; to quicken; as, the soul animates the body.()2. To give powers to, or to heighten the powers or effect of; as, to animate a lyre.(Dryden.)3. To give spirit or vigor to; to stimulate or incite; to inspirit; to rouse; to enliven.()The more to animate the people, he stood on high . . . and cried unto them with a loud voice. (Knolles.)()a.[L. animatus, p. p.] Endowed with life; alive; living; animated; lively.()The admirable structure of animate bodies. (Bentley.)