Animar
Example: Els mestres van animar els nens a participar al concurs.
Definition
"Animar" means to encourage or motivate someone to take action or participate, especially in a positive and supportive way. For example, teachers may "animar" children to join a contest by boosting their confidence and enthusiasm.
Etymology
The word "animar" comes from the Latin verb 'animare,' which means 'to give life or spirit.' It is related to 'anima,' meaning 'soul' or 'life force.' Did you know? The root reflects the idea of infusing energy or spirit into someone, which perfectly fits the meaning of 'animar.'
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"Animar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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