Animate
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make something more lively and energetic, or to give movement and the appearance of life to a static image or object.
“The director used vivid colour and dynamic camera angles to animate the documentary footage brilliantly.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæ.nɪ.mət/
Syllables
an·i·mate
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Wordle
Four vowels (A, I, A, E), ends in -ATE which is one of the most common Wordle patterns
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the -ATE ending and double A make it adaptable across many board positions
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