activate

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Synonyms: activase, active, activity, captivate, actuate, activator, acervate, motivate, titivate, activated, deactivate

Antonyms: activase, active, activity, captivate, actuate, activator, acervate, motivate, titivate, activated, deactivate

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

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

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