In*an"i*mate (?), v. t. [Pref. in- in (or intensively) + animate.]
To animate.
[Obs.]
Donne.
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In*an"i*mate (?), a. [L. inanimatus; pref. in- not + animatus animate.]
Not animate; destitute of life or spirit; lifeless; dead; inactive; dull; as, stones and earth are inanimate substances.
Grieving, if aught inanimate e'er grieves.
Byron.
Syn. -- Lifeless; dead; inert; inactive; dull; soulless; spiritless. See Lifeless.
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