Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Activates.
Activates - as a verb
Put in motion or move to act
Example: "Trigger a reaction"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actuateset offsparkspark offtouch offtriggertrigger offtripMake active or more active
Example: "Activate an old file"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inactivateMake more adsorptive
Example: "Activate a metal"
Aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aerateMake (substances) radioactive
Example Sentences
"She activates the alarm system before leaving the house."
"The coach activates his players before the game starts."
"The new software activates the security features."
"Pressing this button activates the machine."
"The switch activates the lights in the room."
Word Game Points
Is ACTIVATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, activates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACTIVATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ACTIVATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, activates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACTIVATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ACTIVATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, activates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACTIVATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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