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Uncommonactivate
The correct spelling is activate.
How to pronounce activate
/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/
verbIPA: /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/
Say it like: Act-iva-te
The correct spelling is activate. To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.
- 2.To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
- 3.To render more reactive; excite.
- 4.To render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function.
- 5.To render a substance radioactive.
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