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To activate, or to put into motion

To encourage, stimulate or motivate into doing or feeling something

To have as a consequence or result

To stir up feelings or emotions, typically that translate into action

To come into being or to have one's starting point at a certain time or place

To set up, establish or initiate (something)

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Verb

To activate, or to put into motion

put into action

put into motion

set something moving

start something functioning

start something operating

take out of mothballs

fan the flames of

be the cause of

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“Levers can incorporate interlocks, requiring the user to actuate a release mechanism before he or she can move the lever.”

Verb

To encourage, stimulate or motivate into doing or feeling something

work into lather

give incentive to

light a fire under

put a bomb under

exert influence on

twist one's arm

put someone up to something

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“A person may not be consciously aware of the conditions that actuate his actions.”

Verb

To have as a consequence or result

be the cause of

be at the bottom of

sow the seeds of

cause to happen

follow through with

bring to fruition

put into effect

put into action

put into practice

follow through on

be conducive to

put into operation

go through with

bring into being

bring to completion

be instrumental in

take care of business

bring into existence

be responsible for

get the job done

bring into play

fulfil one's task

carry to completion

deliver the goods

acquit oneself of

be to blame for

act in accordance with

make it through

make short work of

make the most of

put the finishing touches to

put the final touches to

open the door for

oil the wheels of

have the effect of

be partly responsible for

meet requirements

satisfy requirements

be the origin of

get something done

get things rolling

start the ball rolling

have as a consequence

have as a result

gain fulfillment

fulfill your potential

bring home the bacon

provide the means for

reach the summit of

put finishing touch on

bring to perfection

score a success

bring into effect

cobble together

have an effect on

bring it to pass

give rise to it

bring it to fruition

run with the ball

get out of the way

keep faith with

fulfill one's potential

earn one's wings

put the tin lid on

do a bang-up job

come into possession of

make something appear

produce as if by magic

fix in position

avail oneself of

avail yourself of

reach an agreement

come to terms on

set the seal on

devote oneself to

occupy oneself with

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“A better work environment can actuate better communication between employer and employee.”

Verb

To stir up feelings or emotions, typically that translate into action

fan the flames of

bring into being

call into being

add fuel to fire

sow the seeds of

breathe life into

act as a spur to

act as a stimulus to

give a new lease of life to

get one started

act as a impetus to

act as a incentive to

put new life in

build a fire under

act as a fillip to

light a fire under

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Verb

To come into being or to have one's starting point at a certain time or place

become apparent

become established

come into being

come into existence

first see the light of day

come into force

come into operation

come into effect

have its origin

be set in motion

make an appearance

become manifest

come forth suddenly

become entrenched

have one's origin

have one's foundations

have its origins

be here to stay

be brought to pass

be brought about

be brought into existence

be brought into being

be brought about by

be the result of

enter into the picture

become operative

fall into place

take on character

become a reality

manifest itself

put in an appearance

present oneself

put into effect

bring into being

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Verb

To set up, establish or initiate (something)

bring into being

lay the foundations of

get off the ground

sow the seeds of

get in operation

get something functioning

get something working

start the ball rolling

lay the first stone of

get the ball rolling

set the ball rolling

put into operation

lay the cornerstone of

get ball rolling

get cracking on

set the ball rolling on

break the ice on

get one's feet wet

get the show on the road

start ball rolling

get things rolling

set the scene for

bring into existence

raise the curtain

take the lead in

break new ground

get show on road

pave the way for

make a start on

begin undertaking

start ball rolling on

bring up the curtain on

revolutionize^US

get up to speed

revolutionise^UK

scratch the surface

be in the vanguard

address oneself to

turn one's hand to

have a crack at

take the first step

ring up the curtain

shine some light on

take the lid off

clear the way for

mark the start of

open the door to

open the way for

lay the groundwork on

prepare the way for

take the lead on

take the initiative in

make the first move

lay the groundwork for

lead the way for

be the father of

show the way on

be the mother of

push the envelope

go out in front

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