The difference between Alive and Animate
When used as adjectives, alive means having life, whereas animate means that which lives.
Animate is also verb with the meaning: to impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
check bellow for the other definitions of Alive and Animate
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Alive as an adjective:
Having life; living; not dead
Examples:
"As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it."
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Alive as an adjective:
In a state of action; in force or operation; existent
Examples:
"to keep the fire alive'"
"to keep the affections alive'"
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Alive as an adjective:
Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.
Examples:
"Although quite dull during the day, the main street comes alive at night, with many bars and clubs opening."
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Alive as an adjective:
Sprightly; lively; brisk.
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Alive as an adjective:
Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
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Alive as an adjective (as an intensifier):
out of all living creatues.
Examples:
"synonyms: in the world ever"
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Animate as an adjective:
That which lives.
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Animate as an adjective:
Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
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Animate as an adjective:
Dynamic, energetic.
Examples:
"She is an engaging and animate speaker."
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Animate as an adjective (grammar, of a noun or pronoun):
Having a referent that includes a human, animal, plant or other entity which is considered alive.
Examples:
"Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate."
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Animate as an adjective (grammar):
Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.
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Animate as a verb (transitive):
To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
Examples:
"If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action."
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Animate as a verb (transitive):
To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
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