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ACTIVATES

(verb)

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)
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Make active or more active

Example: "Activate an old file"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inactivate

Make more adsorptive

Example: "Activate a metal"

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aerate

Make (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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
ACTIVATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ACTIVATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, activates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACTIVATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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