Actuate Synonyms

72 actuate synonyms include activate, trigger, spark, drive, power, move, generate, start, fuel, and set off. Actuate is a verb, and its antonyms are kill and cut. Here are some additional synonyms for "actuate" with example sentences.

Another word for Actuate

72 other ways to say actuate.

1. activate

  • vitalize  
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  • turn over  
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  • turn on  
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  • trip
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  • trigger
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  • touch off  
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  • switch  
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  • stir up  
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  • stimulate  
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  • step up  
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  • start
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  • speed (up)  
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  • spark
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  • set off  
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  • run
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  • release  
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  • recharge  
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  • reactivate  
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  • quicken  
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  • push
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  • provoke  
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  • power
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  • move
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  • launch  
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  • kick over  
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  • kick-start  
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  • jump-start  
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  • instigate  
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  • incite  
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  • ignite  
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  • generate
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  • fuel  
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  • fire
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  • excite
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  • energize  
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  • electrify  
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  • drive
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  • discharge  
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  • crank (up)  
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  • charge
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  • catalyze  
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  • arouse  
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  • activate
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  • accelerate
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2. move

  • work
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  • whip (up)  
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  • trip
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  • trigger
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  • stir (up)  
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  • stimulate  
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  • set off  
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  • rouse  
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  • raise  
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  • provoke  
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  • propel  
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  • move
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  • motivate  
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  • instigate  
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  • inspire
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  • inflame  
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  • incite  
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  • impel  
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  • galvanize  
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  • foment  
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  • fire (up)  
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  • ferment  
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  • excite
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  • enflame  
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  • drive
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  • arouse  
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  • activate
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  • abet
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Use actuate in a Sentence

A simple push of a button will actuate the alarm.

His speech was enough to actuate change in the community.

Press the button to actuate the machine.

She tried to actuate the response with her persuasive argument.

The new system is designed to actuate automatically when needed.