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actuate

The word “actuate” has 3 syllables: ac-tu-ate

It's pronounced as /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “actuate” has 68 synonyms and 44 antonyms.

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Synonyms for actuate

Antonyms for actuate

Meanings of actuate

  • verb
    1. To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
    2. To incite to action; to motivate.

Example Sentences

  • The engineers designed a mechanism to actuate the robotic arm.
  • A sense of duty can actuate people to do extraordinary things.
  • Pressure sensors actuate the emergency system when triggered.
  • His curiosity helped actuate his pursuit of scientific knowledge.
  • The alarm will actuate if the door is forced open.

On this page you'll find 112 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to actuate, such as: abet, accelerate, activate, animate, arouse, arrest, bore.

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