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

Alive as an adjective:

Having life; living; not dead

Examples:

"As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it."
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'"
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."
Alive as an adjective:

Sprightly; lively; brisk.
Alive as an adjective:

Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.
Alive as an adjective (as an intensifier):

out of all living creatues.

Examples:

"synonyms: in the world ever"

Animate as an adjective:

That which lives.
Animate as an adjective:

Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
Animate as an adjective:

Dynamic, energetic.

Examples:

"She is an engaging and animate speaker."
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."
Animate as an adjective (grammar):

Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.

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."
Animate as a verb (transitive):

To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.