actuate
verbTo cause someone to act or something to operate.
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To cause someone to act or something to operate.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsMotivated by concern for others rather than personal gain.
One word family: also includes altruism.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo drive or strongly urge someone or something toward action.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSomething that encourages or motivates action.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSomething that persuades or motivates someone to act.
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