effectuate

[ ih-fek-choo-eyt ]

/ ɪˈfɛk tʃuˌeɪt /

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verb (used with object), ef·fec·tu·at·ed, ef·fec·tu·at·ing.

to bring about; effect.

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Origin of effectuate

1570–80; < Medieval Latin effectuātus brought to pass (past participle of effectuāre), equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect (see effect) + -ātus -ate¹

Related formsef·fec·tu·a·tion, nounun·ef·fec·tu·at·ed, adjective

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Examples from the Web for effectuate

And awareness is the first step in the process of building a critical mass to effectuate change on issues.
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From that moment to this, he has been industriously engaged to endeavor to effectuate the purposes of Congress.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. VIII|Various
But how, when the morning came, should he proceed to effectuate his kind intentions?
Ormond, Volume I (of 3)|Charles Brockden Brown
If it were even to take pains to prevent their importation, it would not be able to effectuate it.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations|Adam Smith

Also a committee of three to report such measures as shall be deemed best calculated to effectuate the objects of the charter.
Fifty Years In The Northwest|William Henry Carman Folsom
As he hath procured, so he sendeth the Spirit to effectuate this, and to work this washing and sanctification in us.
Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life|John Brown (of Wamphray)

British Dictionary definitions for effectuate

effectuate

/ (ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt) /

verb

(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

Derived Formseffectuation, noun

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