animates

/AE1 N AH0 M AH0 T S/
verb
  1. 1

    To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

    โ€œIf we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action.โ€

  2. 2

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

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/animate, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/animates