Synonyms of activated

activated

verb

past tense of activate

as in triggered

to cause to function

the thermostat is set to activate the heating system only when the temperature drops below 65 degrees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• triggered
• sparked
• drove
• powered
• generated
• moved
• started
• fueled
• actuated
• fuelled
• ignited
• set off
• charged
• provoked
• touched off
• turned on
• pushed
• cranked (up)
• run
• ran
• fired
• reactivated
• switched
• stimulated
• launched
• released
• electrified
• energized
• discharged
• turned over
• recharged
• tripped
• accelerated
• aroused
• kicked over
• excited
• vitalized
• stirred up
• incited
• catalyzed
• instigated
• quickened
• stepped up
• jump-started
• sped (up)
• kick-started
• speeded (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• cut
• shut off
• stopped
• cut out
• checked
• turned off
• deactivated
• arrested
• stuck
• cut off
• halted
• jammed
• stalled
• drew up
• suppressed
• slowed
• repressed
• braked
• stunted
• decelerated