|
WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!
Adjective actuated has 1 sense
- actuated - moved to action; "a man actuated by unworthy desired"
Antonym: unmotivated (indirect, via motivated)
Verb actuate has 2 senses
- trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off - put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
--1 is one way to initiate, pioneer
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
- motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite - give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
--2 is one way to cause, do, make
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
|