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What is another word for Activated? – 134 Activated Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    initiated started triggered stimulated energized motivated inspired spurred prompted provoked encouraged activated turned on switched on ignited inflamed excited aroused awakened stirred kindled fueled driven impelled compelled induced caused generated created sparked catalyzed facilitated enabled empowered

    Meaning of Activated

    The primary meaning of the word "Activated" is to make something start working or to become operative.

    Definitions

    • Made active or operative, to start something working or functioning
    • To make someone or something more active or energetic
    • To render something operational or to initiate a process

    Etymology of Activated

    The word "Activated" originates from the verb "activate", which is derived from the Latin words "activus", meaning active, and the suffix "-ate", which forms a verb
    Historically, the word has been used since the 17th century to describe the process of making something active or operative

    Example Uses

    • The new policy has activated a wave of protests across the country
    • The enzyme is activated by heat, which allows it to break down the protein
    • The company has activated its emergency response plan to deal with the crisis

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    deactivated disabled stopped halted terminated suspended discontinued cancelled postponed delayed inactive dormant idle passive inert stagnant lethargic sluggish unmotivated uninspired unresponsive unreactive inert lifeless

    Related Nouns

    activation energy motivation inspiration stimulation catalyst trigger spark impulse drive momentum force power potential capacity ability aptitude talent skill expertise knowledge understanding awareness perception

    Related Verbs

    activate energize motivate inspire stimulate trigger spark drive propel impel compel induce cause generate create facilitate enable empower initiate start begin commence launch ignite inflame

    Related Adjectives

    active energetic motivated inspired stimulated dynamic driven impelled compelled induced caused generated created facilitated enabled empowered initiated started begun commenced launched ignited inflamed passionate enthusiastic dedicated committed