1. (verb)trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off put in motion or move to act Synonyms: jaunt, trip out, start, incite, detonate, offset, get off, motivate, spark, trip up, propel, take off, explode, instigate, trigger off, move, part, trigger, trip, depart, set off, stumble, prompt, turn on, activate, spark off, touch off, blow up, bring out, travel, start out, sparkle, set forth, actuate, stir up, cancel, aerate, set out
2. (verb)motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite give an incentive for action Synonyms: spark off, incite, remind, act, trip, motivate, spark, run, propel, impress, strike, impel, instigate, trigger off, move, displace, make a motion, trigger, inspire, prod, proceed, affect, be active, set off, go, prompt, activate, locomote, touch off, cue, travel, egg on, actuate, stir up
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'actuate'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. actuate To influence (L. in, in or into, and fluo, flow) is to affect, modify, or act upon by physical, mental, or moral power, especially in some gentle, subtle, and gradual way; as, vegetation is in Synonyms: influence, actuate, draw, impel, induce, move, stir, compel, drive, incite, instigate, persuade, sway, dispose, excite, incline, lead, prompt, urge Antonyms: deter, dissuade, impede, prevent, restrain, retard, discourage, hinder, inhibit
Synonyms for actuate 
