Activate and Stimulate

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Activate

Activate verb - To cause to function.
Usage example: the thermostat is set to activate the heating system only when the temperature drops below 65 degrees
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Stimulate is a synonym for activate in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Stimulate" instead a verb "Activate", when it comes to topics like start, start a function.
Nearby Words: active, activity, activated, activation, activating

Stimulate

Stimulate verb - To give life, vigor, or spirit to.
Usage example: research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase
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Activate is a synonym for stimulate in encourage topic. You can use "Activate" instead a verb "Stimulate", if it concerns topics such as excite.
Nearby Words: stimulating, stimulus, stimulation, stimulant, stimulative

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ability activate ability stimulate ability
system activate system stimulate system
effect activate effect stimulate effect
powers activate powers stimulate powers
Other words: abilities.
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