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Meaning
Verb
●
To
encourage
development or
induce
increased
activity
; to stimulate.
●
To
put
a
device
,
mechanism
(alarm etc.) or system into
action
or
motion
; to
trigger
, to
actuate
, to
set off
, to enable.
●
In Chemistry & Physics:
To
render
more
reactive
; excite.
●
In Biology:
To
render
a
molecule
reactive
,
active
, or effective in
performing
its function.
●
In Physics:
To
render
a
substance
radioactive.
●
In Chemistry:
To
hasten
a
chemical reaction
, especially by heating.
●
In Computing & Software:
To
remove
the
limitations
of
demoware
by
providing
a
license
; to unlock.
●
To
aerate
in order to
aid
decomposition
of
organic
matter.
●
In Military:
To
organize
or create a
military
unit
or station.
●
In Sports:
To
bring
a
player
back after an injury.
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Synonyms
Actuate
Enable
Spur
Start
Stimulate
Trigger
Get Going
Set Off
Turn On
Set In Motion
Antonyms
Deactivate
Inactivate
Related
Unlock
Disable
Install
Detonate
Deploy
Invoke
Equip
Utilize
Initiate
Connect
Configure
Create
Induce
Reset
Remove
Release
Generate
Block
Recharge
Modify
Setup
Execute
Login
Reenable
Regulate
Amplify
Control
Enter
Alter
Inhibit
Promote
Override
Enhance
Produce
Detect
Modulate
Select
Resynchronize
Open
Form
Update
Click
Mediate
Facilitate
Suppress
Utilise
Download
Manage
Elicit
Replace
Bind
Insert
Direct
Fix
Capture
Restore
Access
Power Up
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