ACTUATE

(verb) put in motion or move to act
"trigger a reaction", "actuate the circuits"
synonyms : activate , set off , spark , spark off , touch off , trigger , trigger off , trip
The similar nature of the homicide actuated the police to seek help from the CIA. -added by naila_inlas
I tried to actuate the slow reaction by adding acid to the solution. -added by priyavanjeri

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The loud rock music actuated my body & soul to dance nd njoy...
(verb) give an incentive for action
"This moved me to sacrifice my career"
synonyms : incite , motivate , move , prompt , propel
Jack’s salary hike prompted him to buy a car. -added by naila_inlas
A good nite's sleep actuates ur mind. -added by priyavanjeri

Selected Mnemonic for actuate

(Tag: Global) actuate.. sounds like activate..we need motivation (or some incentives) to activate our thinkings..
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(Tag: Global) sounds like accurate and when you presented ACCURATE sales figure to the BOARD,they motivated (gave incentives to) you for your honest work
added by preetisoni2411

Mnemonics for actuate

(Tag: ) The senior actor, performed and motivated his junior actor. act - to - motivate,,thus gives ,,cause to act and motivate as synonym.
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(Tag: ) actu + ate = moti(hindi for fat) + wait
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(Tag: ) actuATE- motivATE
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(Tag: English) i ATE ACT 2(actu) popcorn which activated me
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(Tag: English) motors are also called as 'actuators'. Hence actuate means to perform an action.
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(Tag: English) act - u - ate to motivate the child to eat food (motivate)
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(Tag: ) actuate: act+uate..move to act...
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