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Discover LudwigThe phrase "activated him" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is triggered or prompted to take action or respond, often in a psychological or emotional sense.
Example: "The sudden noise activated him, causing him to spring into action and investigate the source."
Alternatives: "stimulated him" or "prompted him".
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The Giants spent a few days gauging Strahan's readiness, then activated him Saturday afternoon.
Recalled RHP Scott Winchester from Louisville and activated him from the 15-day disabled list.
CLEVELAND INDIANS--Reinstated RHP Rafael Betancourt from the suspended list and activated him from the 15-day DL.
The Yankees activated him before Friday's game against Seattle and he was in the lineup as designated hitter.
The Giants picked him up to join the practice squad, and he appeared in four games after they activated him in December.
The Rangers activated him for this round as they stacked their bullpen with four lefties to counter the Yankees' switch hitters and left-handed batters.
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Brown indicated he might activate him for the Spurs game.
Only after all that will the Yankees activate him.
Silas hoped to activate him for a six-game Western road swing that begins Dec. 28.
"You certainly don't want to activate him and have him be a little hesitant about pitching," Torre said.
Four days after activating him, the Mets placed Moises Alou on the disabled list Friday with a strained left calf.
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