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(ac-ti-vat-ed) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. to make active; cause to engage in activity to put an inactive military unit on an active status by assigning personnel; equipment

Example Sentence

The smoke activated the fire alarms.

Synonyms

trip; actuate; trigger; set off

Antonyms

turn off

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activated
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Rhymes

  • activated

  • deactivated
  • inactivated
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