 actuate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] put in motion or move to act | |
| Synonyms: | spark trigger set_off touch_off activate spark_off trigger_off trip | |
| Examples: | "trigger a reaction" "actuate the circuits" |
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| Related terms: | initiate act tripper trigger actuator anticipate happen | |
| 2. | [ verb ] give an incentive | |
| Synonyms: | prompt motivate move incite propel | |
| Examples: | "This moved me to sacrifice my career" |
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| Related terms: | cause affect move act motivation incentive incitement propulsion motivating | |
| Similar spelling: |
actuated acetate acaudate actuator actuation actuating acquitted |
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