beleben — meaning in English
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English meaning
- animate verb To bring something to life, or to make a picture or object appear to move on its own.
- galvanize verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
- invigorate verb To give energy, strength or vitality to someone or something.
- vivify verb To make something more lively or full of energy.
Senses
beleben is used for these senses in English:
- galvanize (figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
- invigorate (transitive) To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
- vivify (transitive) To bring to life; to enliven.
animate — full definition
- verb To bring something to life, or to make a picture or object appear to move on its own.
- verb To give energy, purpose, or excitement to something.
- adj Alive, or full of energy and movement.
galvanize — full definition
- verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
- verb To cover metal with zinc, using electricity, so that it will not rust.
- verb To suddenly push someone into action, as though giving them a jolt.
- verb To pass an electric current through something.
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