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actuate

verb

To cause someone to act or something to operate.

Move someone to act

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motivate impel prompt move incite propel

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instigate

verb

To initiate or provoke an action or event.

Start or provoke

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initiate incite provoke trigger foment prompt

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precipitate

verb

To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.

Cause abruptly

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trigger provoke spark cause bring about set off

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