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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

  1. verb To bring something to life, or to make a picture or object appear to move on its own.
  2. verb To give energy, purpose, or excitement to something.
  3. adj Alive, or full of energy and movement.

galvanize — full definition

  1. verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
  2. verb To cover metal with zinc, using electricity, so that it will not rust.
  3. verb To suddenly push someone into action, as though giving them a jolt.
  4. verb To pass an electric current through something.
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