ACTUATE

/ˈæktju.eɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 11

Scrabble letter values: A1C3T1U1A1T1E1 = 9

Definition

  1. verb put in motion or move to act. — synonyms: trip, trigger, activate, set_off, spark_off, spark, trigger_off, touch_off
  2. verb give an incentive for action. — synonyms: motivate, propel, move, prompt, incite

Examples

  • “trigger a reaction”
  • “actuate the circuits”
  • “This moved me to sacrifice my career”

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