animate

To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

"If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action."

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

That which lives.

Possessing the quality or ability of motion.

Dynamic, energetic.

"She is an engaging and animate speaker."

(grammar, of a noun or pronoun) Having a referent that includes a human, animal, plant or other entity which is considered alive.

"Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate."