ac·tu·ate ( k ch - t )tr.v. ac·tu·at·ed, ac·tu·at·ing, ac·tu·ates 1. To put into motion or action; activate: electrical relays that actuate the elevator's movements. 2. To move to action: a speech that actuated dissent. [Medieval Latin cture, ctut-, from Latin ctus, act; see act.]ac tu·ation n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | actuated - moved to action; "a man actuated by unworthy desired" motivated - provided with a motive or given incentive for action; "a highly motivated child can learn almost anything"; "a group of politically motivated men" |
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