That which lives.
Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
Dynamic, energetic.
having a referent that is considered alive (this generally includes humans and animals, often also gods, plants, etc.)
Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.
To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
To push a pawn too far, so that it becomes vulnerable to the opponent's attacks.
To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.
To apply (a term) to too many referents, by overextension.