Words that rhyme with activate
Activate is a 3-syllable word with 43 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are await, captivate, aestivate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of activate
- put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
- make active or more active; "activate an old file"
- make more adsorptive; "activate a metal"
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "activate" in lyrics
See how activate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Feelings activate"
Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox) — Attention Span -
"Iodine nitrate activate"
Blackalicious — Chemical Calisthenics -
"Wonder Twin powers activate"
Rahzel — Carbon Copy (I Can't Stop)
What do these rhymes mean?
- aestivate
- sleep during summer; "certain animals estivate"
- aggravate
- make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain" exasperate or irritate
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
- await
- look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- captivate
- attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "activate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like await, captivate, aestivate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "activate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.