All 7 Uses of
animate
in
Pride and Prejudice
- They could talk of nothing but officers; and Mr. Bingley's large fortune, the mention of which gave animation to their mother, was worthless in their eyes when opposed to the regimentals of an ensign.†
Chpt 7
- The evening conversation, when they were all assembled, had lost much of its animation, and almost all its sense by the absence of Jane and Elizabeth.†
Chpt 12
- It was an animating subject, and Mrs. Bennet seemed incapable of fatigue while enumerating the advantages of the match.†
Chpt 18
- And now nothing remains but for me but to assure you in the most animated language of the violence of my affection.†
Chpt 19
- He seldom appeared really animated.†
Chpt 32 *
- It gave her all the animation that her spirits could boast; for she was in no cheerful humour.†
Chpt 54
- It was an evening of no common delight to them all; the satisfaction of Miss Bennet's mind gave a glow of such sweet animation to her face, as made her look handsomer than ever.†
Chpt 55
Definition:
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(animate as in: animated by her strong belief) inspire, make more lively, or bring to life