Defenition of the word activate
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Defenition of the word activate
- To put into force or operation.
- make active or more active; "activate an old file"
- make (substances) radioactive
- make more adsorptive; of metals
- aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter
- actuate; "trigger a reaction"
- make more adsorptive; "activate a metal"
- put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
- make active or more active
- make more adsorptive
- put in motion or move to act
Synonyms for the word activate
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- actuate
- aerate
- set off
- spark
- spark off
- touch off
- trigger
- trigger off
- trip
Hyponyms for the word activate
Hypernyms for the word activate
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- alter
- change
- initiate
- modify
- pioneer
Antonyms for the word activate
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