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actuate

verb as in start a function or action, motivate

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He sought to penetrate the human heart, and to reveal the secret motives which actuate the conduct of men.

To make life a success, the glory of God must be the ruling motive to actuate us in all the walks of life.

My agitation on Sunday week during and after your departure called forth reflections which actuate my present conduct.

Only suppose that nation to possess the same feelings which actuate every breast in this House; which actuate the American people.

If thoughts do not actuate it, your distrustful fears and cares will vanish.

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On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to actuate, such as: activate, animate, arouse, cause, drive, and energize.

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