1. actuate - verb
· put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
Synonym(s): trip, trigger, activate, set_off, spark_off, spark, trigger_off, touch_off
Hypernym(s): initiate, pioneer
2. actuate - verb
· give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
Synonym(s): motivate, propel, move, prompt, incite
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