actuate vs propel

actuate and propel both are verbs.

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

As verbs, actuate and propel are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of actuate include incite, motivate, move, prompt.

actuate (verb)	propel (verb)
put in motion or move to act	cause to move forward with force
give an incentive for action	give an incentive for action