activize

[ ak-tuh-vahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, ac·tiv·ized, ac·tiv·iz·ing.

1. to make active; activate.

Other Words From

• activ·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of activize¹

active + -ize

Related Words

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