actuate vs affect

actuate is not a noun while affect is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
actuate	No	No	Yes	No
affect	Yes	No	Yes	No

actuate (noun)	affect (noun)
	the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

actuate (verb)	affect (verb)
put in motion or move to act	act physically on; have an effect upon
give an incentive for action	have an effect upon
	make believe with the intent to deceive
	have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
	connect closely and often incriminatingly