Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Actuate

• (v. t.) To put into action or motion; to move or incite to action; to influence actively; to move as motives do; -- more commonly used of persons.
• (v. t.) To carry out in practice; to perform.
• (a.) Put in action; actuated.

Synonyms of Actuate

• Trip
• Trigger
• Activate
• Set Off
• Spark Off
• Spark
• Trigger Off
• Touch Off
• Motivate
• Propel
• Move
• Prompt
• Incite

Antonyms of Actuate

Homophones of Actuate