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activate

The word “activate” has 3 syllables: ac-ti-vate

It's pronounced as /ˈæktɪveɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “activate” has 54 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for activate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for activate

Antonyms for activate

Meanings of activate

  • verb
    1. To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.
    2. To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
    3. To render more reactive; excite.
    4. To render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function.
    5. To render a substance radioactive.
    6. To hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating.
    7. To remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock.
    8. To aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter.
    9. To organize or create a military unit or station.
    10. To bring a player back after an injury.

Example Sentences

  • You need to activate your account by clicking the link in your email.
  • The new software will activate once you enter the correct password.
  • I tried to activate the system, but it didn’t respond.
  • The alarm will automatically activate if there is a fire.
  • The coach asked the players to activate their energy before the match.

On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to activate, such as: accelerate, actify, actuate, arouse, arrest, brake, call up.

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