Synonyms of activate

activate

verb

as in to trigger

to cause to function

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trigger
• spark
• drive
• power
• generate
• move
• start
• actuate
• ignite
• fuel
• set off
• provoke
• turn on
• push
• run
• charge
• crank (up)
• touch off
• fire
• stimulate
• reactivate
• launch
• switch
• energize
• electrify
• release
• turn over
• accelerate
• recharge
• arouse
• excite
• discharge
• kick over
• stir up
• incite
• trip
• catalyze
• instigate
• quicken
• vitalize
• jump-start
• step up
• kick-start
• speed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• cut
• shut off
• cut out
• stop
• check
• turn off
• deactivate
• brake
• cut off
• stick
• halt
• arrest
• draw up
• suppress
• slow
• repress
• stall
• jam
• decelerate
• stunt