To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

“If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action.”

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

Full of life or spirit; lively; vigorous; spritely.

“an animated discussion”

Endowed with life.

Composed of inanimate objects or drawings that appear to move thought the use of computer graphics or stop-action filming.

“an animated film”