verb

actuate

/ˈæktju.eɪt/ actu·ate 2 syllables

To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 2
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Actuate

To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.

How to use Actuate

Actuate is a verb. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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Antonyms for Actuate

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How many syllables does actuate have?

Actuate has 2 syllables: actu·ate. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is actuate?

Actuate is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

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How do you use actuate in a sentence?

Actuate can be used in sentences where a verb describing to activate, or to put into motion; to animate. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Actuate starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does actuate have?

Actuate has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.