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ac·ti·vate
 activate
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
activates, activating, activated |
| definition: |
to cause something to start working.
You will activate the alarm if you open the door.
- synonyms:
- start
- antonyms:
- stop
- similar words:
- drive, excite, induce, inspire, motivate
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| related words: |
power, start, work |
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| derivations: |
activation (n.), activator (n.) |
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