1. motivated or driven by a particular feeling, desire, or principle
Usage: often used with ‘by’

Examples

• She was actuated by a genuine desire to help others.
• His decision was actuated by fear rather than logic.
• The volunteers were actuated by compassion for the victims.
• He seemed actuated by pure greed in his business dealings.
• The protesters were actuated by a sense of injustice.
• Her actions were actuated by love for her family.