as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
Mr. Clark animates history for his sixth graders by frequently showing up for class dressed like some famous historical figure
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This approach, more than any ideology or economic theory, animates Harris’ style of governance.
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Charlotte Alter / Pittsburgh, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
Each appears highly technical, but the machinery that animates the artwork is nothing more than sophisticated applications of rudimentary elements like lenses, mirrors and light.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Charlotte Alter / Pittsburgh, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
Each appears highly technical, but the machinery that animates the artwork is nothing more than sophisticated applications of rudimentary elements like lenses, mirrors and light.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Animates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animates. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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