affect vs actuate

affect is a noun but actuate is not a noun.

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

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

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