actuate

Verb
  1. Put in motion or move to act (synset 201647199)
    "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
    causes: come about, fall out, go on, hap, happen, occur, pass, pass off, take place - come to pass
    is a type of: initiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
    same as: activate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip
  2. Give an incentive for action (synset 201653541)
    "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
    is a type of: cause, do, make - give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
    same as: incite, motivate, move, prompt, propel
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