Actuate
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cause a mechanism, device, or process to begin operating, or to motivate a person to take a particular action.
“Pressing the red button will actuate the emergency shutdown sequence immediately.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæktʃu.eɪt/
Syllables
ac·tu·ate
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Four vowels (A, U, A, E) in seven letters and the ATE ending is very common in Wordle, making vowel placement the main difficulty
Scrabble
Worth 9 points from all common tiles, and it is a reliable bingo play when you need to clear a rack with multiple vowels and no high scorers
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