The difference between Animate and Energetic

When used as adjectives, animate means that which lives, whereas energetic means possessing, exerting, or displaying energy.

Animate is also verb with the meaning: to impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Animate and Energetic

  1. Animate as an adjective:

    That which lives.

  2. Animate as an adjective:

    Possessing the quality or ability of motion.

  3. Animate as an adjective:

    Dynamic, energetic.

    Examples:

    "She is an engaging and animate speaker."

  4. 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."

  5. Animate as an adjective (grammar):

    Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.

  1. 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."

  2. Animate as a verb (transitive):

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

  1. Energetic as an adjective:

    Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy.

    Examples:

    "Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space."

    "Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day."

  2. Energetic as an adjective:

    Of or relating to energy.

    Examples:

    "energetic laws"

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