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actuate
/ ˈæktʃʊˌeɪt /
verb
- to put into action or mechanical motion
- to motivate or incite into action
actuated by unworthy desires
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Derived Forms
- ˈactuˌator, noun
- ˌactuˈation, noun
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Other Words From
- ac·tu·a·tion [ak-choo-, ey, -sh, uh, n], noun
- de·ac·tu·ate verb (used with object) deactuated deactuating
- self-ac·tu·at·ing adjective
- un·ac·tu·at·ed adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of actuate1
C16: from Medieval Latin actuātus, from actuāre to incite to action, from Latin āctus act
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Example Sentences
He sought to penetrate the human heart, and to reveal the secret motives which actuate the conduct of men.
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To make life a success, the glory of God must be the ruling motive to actuate us in all the walks of life.
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My agitation on Sunday week during and after your departure called forth reflections which actuate my present conduct.
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Only suppose that nation to possess the same feelings which actuate every breast in this House; which actuate the American people.
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If thoughts do not actuate it, your distrustful fears and cares will vanish.
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