Coanimate

/koʊˈænɪmeɪt/ verb

Definition

To animate or give life to together with another; to inspire or enliven jointly.

Etymology

From Latin co- (together) plus animate (from Latin 'animare' meaning to give life to, from 'anima' meaning soul or spirit). This rare verb emerged in philosophical and literary contexts.

Kelly Says

Medieval theologians used coanimate to describe how God and human will work together to create life or inspire action—it's a word loaded with centuries of debate about free will and divine cooperation.

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