How Do You Spell ACTUATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈakt͡ʃuːˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "actuate" is spelled /ˈæktʃuˌeɪt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as "ak" with the vowel sound of "a" as in "cat", followed by a "tch" sound in the middle. The second syllable is pronounced as "oo" with the vowel sound of "u" as in "put", followed by an "ay" sound with the vowel sound of "a" as in "bat" and a "t" at the end. The spelling of "actuate" reflects the pronunciation of the word.

ACTUATE Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "actuate" refers to the action of causing or inciting someone or something to move or take action. It entails the act of initiating or stimulating a course of action, often by triggering a mechanism, mechanism, or device.

   In terms of machinery, "actuate" suggests the process of operating or setting something into motion. This could involve activating a switch or lever to start a device or system. It implies the act of causing a mechanism to function, such as turning on a motor or initiating a process.

   Beyond the realm of mechanics, "actuate" can also be used in a metaphorical sense. In this context, it signifies compelling, motivating, or prompting individuals to take action or behave in a certain way. It refers to the act of stirring or influencing someone's behavior, thoughts, or emotions to elicit a particular response.

   Furthermore, "actuate" can denote the act of bringing about a specific state or condition, whether physical or psychological. It involves instigating or provoking a change or transformation, often resulting in a desired outcome.

   Overall, "actuate" denotes the act of initiating movement, action, or change in either a literal or abstract sense. It involves setting things into motion, motivating individuals, or causing a shift in a state or condition.

2. To move; to incite to action.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ACTUATE

• actuvate
• accute
• actuatly
• actuaded
• actue
• acurate
• acuurate
• accuarte
• actule
• acavate
• atate
• actuak
• adeuate
• actiated
• actua
• actualie
• evactuate
• actaute
• ectuate
• accate
• jactatate
• mictutate
• alouate
• attreite
• acuase
• actuatter
• Actuets
• actulaty
• Aptoate

Etymology of ACTUATE

The word "actuate" is derived from the Latin verb "actuare" which means "to put into motion" or "to drive forth". It is formed from the Latin word "actus" which means "act" or "action". "Actuate" entered the English language around the mid-17th century, borrowed from the Latin origin.

Similar spelling words for ACTUATE

• acquitted,
• actuating,
• actuation,
• actuator,
• acaudate,
• acetate,
• actuated.

Conjugate verb Actuate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have actuated

you would have actuated

he/she/it would have actuated

we would have actuated

they would have actuated

I would have actuate

you would have actuate

he/she/it would have actuate

we would have actuate

they would have actuate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been actuating

you would have been actuating

he/she/it would have been actuating

we would have been actuating

they would have been actuating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would actuate

you would actuate

he/she/it would actuate

we would actuate

they would actuate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be actuating

you would be actuating

he/she/it would be actuating

we would be actuating

they would be actuating

FUTURE

I will actuate

you will actuate

he/she/it will actuate

we will actuate

they will actuate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be actuating

you will be actuating

he/she/it will be actuating

we will be actuating

they will be actuating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have actuated

you will have actuated

he/she/it will have actuated

we will have actuated

they will have actuated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been actuating

you will have been actuating

he/she/it will have been actuating

we will have been actuating

they will have been actuating

IMPERATIVE

you actuate

we let´s actuate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to actuate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was actuating

you were actuating

he/she/it was actuating

we were actuating

they were actuating

PAST PARTICIPLE

actuated

PAST PERFECT

I had actuated

you had actuated

he/she/it had actuated

we had actuated

they had actuated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been actuating

you had been actuating

he/she/it had been actuating

we had been actuating

they had been actuating

PRESENT

I actuate

you actuate

he/she/it actuates

we actuate

they actuate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am actuating

you are actuating

he/she/it is actuating

we are actuating

they are actuating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

actuating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have actuated

you have actuated

he/she/it has actuated

we have actuated

they have actuated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been actuating

you have been actuating

he/she/it has been actuating

we have been actuating

they have been actuating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it actuate

SIMPLE PAST

I actuated

you actuated

he/she/it actuated

we actuated

they actuated