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activates

The word “activates” has 3 syllables: ac-ti-vates

It's pronounced as /ˈæktɪveɪts/

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In the thesaurus, “activates” has 42 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for activates

Antonyms for activates

Meanings of activates

  • 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

  • The new app update activates a series of helpful features.
  • She activates the machine by pressing the power button.
  • This switch activates the emergency lights when needed.
  • The program automatically activates when the system detects a problem.
  • He activates his account by confirming the email link.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to activates, such as: accelerates, actuates, arouses, arrests, brakes, catalyzes, charges.

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