Animate
Yes, animate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does animate mean?
verb
- heighten or intensify
These paintings exalt the imagination
- give lifelike qualities to
animated cartoons
- make lively
let's liven up this room a bit
adjective
- belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
the word `dog' is animate
- endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life
we are animate beings
- endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
the living knew themselves just sentient puppets on God's stage
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for animate
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of animate
Words you can make from animate
Frequently asked questions
Is animate a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Animate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is animate worth in Scrabble?
Animate is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does animate mean?
Animate means: heighten or intensify.