actuate

Synonyms:

activate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip

Type of:

initiate, pioneer

take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

Synonyms:

incite, motivate, move, prompt, propel

affect, impress, strike

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

Type of:

cause, do, make

give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally