activize

especially British, ac·tiv·ise

[ak-tuh-vahyz]

verb (used with object)

activized, activizing 

1. to make active; activate.

Other Word Forms

• activization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of activize¹

active + -ize

Related Words

• animate 
• electrify 
• empower 
• excite 
• invigorate 
• motivate 
• reinforce 
• stimulate 
• strengthen 
• trigger