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ACTIVATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Activate.

How to pronounce activate:

US

Activate - as a verb

Put in motion or move to act

Example: "Trigger a reaction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actuate9set offspark11spark offtouch offtrigger9trigger offtrip6

Make active or more active

Example: "Activate an old file"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inactivate15

Make more adsorptive

Example: "Activate a metal"

Aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aerate6

Make (substances) radioactive

Example Sentences

"Please activate the security system before leaving the house."
"The police officer activated the alarm when he saw the intruder."
"You need to activate your account by clicking on the verification link."
"She activated the remote control to turn on the television."
"The coach activated the emergency button during the soccer match."
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Word Game Points

Is ACTIVATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, activate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACTIVATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ACTIVATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, activate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACTIVATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ACTIVATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, activate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACTIVATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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