Make move, as a cartoon (7)

I believe the answer is:

animate

(Other definitions for animate that I've seen before include "Enliven, inject energy into" , "Give life or movement to, as with a cartoon" , "Inspire" , "Provide inspiration" , "Encourage" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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