Synonyms of actuates

actuates

verb

present tense third-person singular of actuate

1

as in activates

to cause to function

a light actuated by a motion detector

the alarm system actuates the door locks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• activates
• triggers
• sparks
• drives
• generates
• moves
• powers
• fuels
• starts
• ignites
• provokes
• sets off
• pushes
• turns on
• runs
• cranks (up)
• energizes
• stimulates
• touches off
• switches
• fires
• electrifies
• launches
• charges
• reactivates
• turns over
• releases
• arouses
• excites
• accelerates
• incites
• discharges
• instigates
• quickens
• kicks over
• trips
• catalyzes
• recharges
• vitalizes
• stirs up
• speeds (up)
• kick-starts
• jump-starts
• steps up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kills
• stops
• cuts
• brakes
• turns off
• shuts off
• cuts out
• arrests
• deactivates
• checks
• sticks
• halts
• jams
• stalls
• cuts off
• slows
• suppresses
• draws up
• represses
• decelerates
• stunts

2

as in drives

to set or keep in motion

hearing depends on sound vibrations that actuate the complex mechanism of that sensory organ, the ear

Synonyms & Similar Words

• activates
• drives
• moves
• propels
• impels
• works
• stimulates
• triggers
• motivates
• provokes
• raises
• incites
• stirs (up)
• ferments
• abets
• whips (up)
• inspires
• excites
• rouses
• foments
• sets off
• instigates
• arouses
• inflames
• trips
• fires (up)
• galvanizes
• enflames

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regulates
• contains
• controls
• inhibits
• restrains
• constrains
• reins (in)
• checks
• curbs
• bridles