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[ verb ] put in motion or move to act
Examples "trigger a reaction" "actuate the circuits" Used in print (John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)J._Wheaton_Smith , editor of the Warren_Telegraph stated that `` the ends of justice must be satisfied , a solitary example must be set , in_order_that all those misnamed philantropists [ sic ] , who , actuated by a blind zeal , dare to instigate riot , treason , and murder , may heed it and shape their future course accordingly '' . (Philip Jos‚ Farmer, The Lovers....)Many years later , the photon counting apparatus in the nose of the ship would determine that the star was close enough to actuate deceleration . |
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[ verb ] give an incentive
Examples "This moved me to sacrifice my career" Related terms cause affect move act motivation incentive incitement propulsion motivating |
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