What is "actuate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "actuate": put in motion or move to act

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈæktʃu.eɪt/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈæktʃu.eɪt/, /ˈæktju.eɪt/

Meaning of "actuate": give an incentive for action

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈæktʃu.eɪt/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈæktʃu.eɪt/, /ˈæktju.eɪt/

Synonyms:

activate, prompt, inspire, propel, move, influence, arouse, animate, quicken, incite, motivate, cause, instigate, excite, induce, rouse, spur, energize, drive, impel, mobilize, stimulate, egg on, turn on, work up, fire up, key up, put up to, work into lather,

Antonyms:

prevent, dissuade, hinder, calm, lull, quiet, deaden, retard, slow, weaken, delay, repress, impede, stop, halt, discourage, bore, dull, depress, check,