1. Moved to action
   "a man actuated by unworthy desired"

1. Put in motion or move to act
   "actuate the circuits"
   - trip, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off 
2. Give an incentive for action
   - motivate, propel, move, prompt, incite

See also: act, actuation, actuator, motivated

Type of: cause, do, initiate, make, pioneer

Encyclopedia: Actuate

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