Both Uses of
actuate
in
David Copperfield
- When you talk of Mr. Murdstone's good intentions, and pretend to slight them (for I don't believe you really do, in your heart, Peggotty), you must be as well convinced as I am how good they are, and how they actuate him in everything.†
Chpt 7-9 *
- 'As I have mentioned to Miss Trotwood, I am actuated by no mercenary considerations; few men are less so, I believe; but Mr. Jorkins has his opinions on these subjects, and I am bound to respect Mr. Jorkins's opinions.†
Chpt 22-24
Definition:
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(actuate) to make a machine work or cause someone to act