The difference between Animate and Inanimate

When used as verbs, animate means to impart motion or the appearance of motion to, whereas inanimate means to animate.

When used as adjectives, animate means that which lives, whereas inanimate means lacking the quality or ability of motion.

Inanimate is also noun with the meaning: something that is not alive.

check bellow for the other definitions of Animate and Inanimate

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.

Inanimate as an adjective:

Lacking the quality or ability of motion; as an inanimate object.
Inanimate as an adjective:

Not being, and never having been alive.
Inanimate as an adjective (grammar):

Not animate.