Activate and Animate

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Activate

Activate verb - To cause to function.

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Animate is a synonym for activate in action topic. In some cases you can use "Animate" instead a verb "Activate", when it comes to topics like operate, start, enliven.

Nearby Words: active, activity, activated, activation, activating

Animate

Animate verb - To give life, vigor, or spirit to.

Usage example: Mr. Clark animates history for his sixth graders by frequently showing up for class dressed like some famous historical figure

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Activate is a synonym for animate in enliven topic. You can use "Activate" instead a verb "Animate", if it concerns topics such as action, bring to life.

Nearby Words: animated, animation, animal, animating, animator

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form	activate form	animate form
series	activate series	animate series
machine	activate machine	animate machine
weapon	activate weapon	animate weapon

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