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Select the antonym ofto actuate

  1. A
    to retard
  2. B
    to spur
  3. C
    to impel
  4. D
    to propel

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* To actuate: To cause (a machine or device) to operate, or to motivate someone to act (i.e., to start, accelerate, or move forward).To spur, To impel, and To propel are synonyms meaning to push forward, drive, or encourage movement/action.To retard: To delay or hold back in terms of progress, development, or accomplishment; to decelerate. This is the opposite of actuating or putting into action.

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Select the antonym ofto actuate
A
to retard
B
to spur
C
to impel
D
to propel

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