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ac·tu·ate
 actuate
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- pronunciation:
- aek
chu
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
actuates, actuating, actuated |
| definition 1: |
to put into action or set in motion; cause to operate.
This switch actuates that machine.- synonyms:
- activate, energize, start, trigger
- similar words:
- begin, commence, drive, excite, induce, initiate, propel, stimulate
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| definition 2: |
to arouse to action; motivate.
The desire to make a profit actuated him.- synonyms:
- animate, arouse, impel, incite, motivate, prompt, provoke, rouse, spur, stimulate, stir up
- similar words:
- activate, compel, drive, excite, fire up, goad, induce, inspire, instigate, move, persuade, prod, sway, trigger
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| related words: |
encourage, launch |
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| derivations: |
actuation (n.), actuator (n.) |
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