Definition of actuate

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• actuate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• actuate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• actuate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of actuate

• give an incentive for action (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. incite
  2. motivate
  3. move
  4. prompt
  5. propel
• put in motion or move to act (verb)

  Examples

  1. actuate the circuits

  Synonyms

  1. activate
  2. set off
  3. spark
  4. spark off
  5. touch off
  6. trigger
  7. trigger off
  8. trip

See definition of actuate in Merriam Webster