Synonyms of animates

animates

verb

present tense third-person singular of animate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stimulates
• arouses
• enlivens
• stirs
• energizes
• activates
• provokes
• vivifies
• invigorates
• electrifies
• inspires
• awakens
• excites
• vitalizes
• quickens
• motivates
• recreates
• revives
• drives
• propels
• lifts
• cheers
• rouses
• triggers
• fires
• awakes
• spikes
• strengthens
• motives
• sparks
• raises
• jump-starts
• zips (up)
• amps (up)
• moves
• boosts
• livens (up)
• impels
• resurrects
• braces
• actuates
• refreshes
• fillips
• rallies
• renews
• peps (up)
• infuses
• galvanizes
• charges
• jazzes (up)
• gingers (up)
• incites
• inflames
• enflames
• foments
• instigates
• wakes (up)
• juices up
• kindles
• ferments
• fortifies
• heartens
• regenerates
• emboldens
• reanimates
• sets off
• buoys
• resuscitates
• reactivates
• revitalizes
• abets
• reinvigorates
• rejuvenates
• reawakens
• rekindles
• enkindles
• recharges
• turns on
• whips (up)
• reenergizes
• steels
• restimulates
• reawakes
• refreshens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kills
• dampens
• undermines
• wears
• deadens
• dulls
• weakens
• damps
• drains
• harasses
• exhausts
• inhibits
• saps
• slows
• wearies
• enervates
• debilitates
• restrains
• enfeebles
• suppresses
• burns out
• wears out
• knocks out
• represses
• does in
• washes out
• curbs
• checks
• fatigues
• quenches
• discourages
• quells
• stills
• fags
• stunts
• demoralizes
• disheartens
• kayoes
• daunts
• tuckers (out)
• jades
• dispirits