activize
|ac-ti-vize|
C1
/ˈæktɪˌvaɪz/
(activate)
make active
Etymology
Etymology Information
'activize' originates from the English word 'active', specifically the word 'activus' in Latin, where 'act-' meant 'to do' or 'to act'.
Historical Evolution
'activus' transformed into the French word 'actif', and eventually became the modern English word 'active', from which 'activize' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make active', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make active or more active.
The coach tried to activize the team before the big game.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 08:06