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ACTUATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Actuate.

How to pronounce actuate:

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US

Actuate - as a verb

Put in motion or move to act

Example: "Trigger a reaction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
activate13set offspark11spark offtouch offtrigger9trigger offtrip6

Give an incentive for action

Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incite8motivate13move9prompt12propel10

Example Sentences

"Pressing the button will actuate the machine."
"The engineer needs to actuate the system to start the process."
"A small electric current can actuate the motor."
"The actuator is used to actuate the valve and control the flow."
"The new security measures will actuate automatically upon detection of any movement."
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Word Game Points

Is ACTUATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, actuate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACTUATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ACTUATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, actuate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACTUATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ACTUATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, actuate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACTUATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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