What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
animate
Example
The cartoon characters were animated with bright colors and lively movements. [animated: adjective]
Example
The music seemed to animate the crowd, making everyone dance and sing along. [animate: verb]
vitalize
Example
The new CEO's ideas helped to vitalize the company and increase profits. [vitalize: verb]
Example
The fresh air and exercise helped to vitalize my body and mind. [vitalized: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Vitalize is less common than animate in everyday language, but it is still a useful word to know for expressing the idea of adding energy or life force to something.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between animate and vitalize?
Both animate and vitalize are relatively formal words, but vitalize may be slightly more formal due to its association with business and productivity.
