effectuate

[ih-fek-choo-eyt]

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

to bring about; effect.

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

Contemporary Examples

And awareness is the first step in the process of building a critical mass to effectuate change on issues.
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Dean Obeidallah
May 14, 2014

Historical Examples

What happens when they must and yet cannot effectuate such adaptation?
Government in Republican China
Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger
But how, when the morning came, should he proceed to effectuate his kind intentions?
Ormond, Volume I (of 3)
Charles Brockden Brown
Trusting does not supersede watching; it does but complete and effectuate it.
Kept for the Master's Use
Frances Ridley Havergal
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
Yet they should beware of laying too much weight on the means and ordinances, as if they could effectuate the business.
Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life
John Brown (of Wamphray)

British Dictionary definitions for effectuate

effectuate

verb

(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

Derived Formseffectuation, noun

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Word Origin and History for effectuate

v.

1570s, from French effectuer, from Latin effectus (see effect (n.)). Related: Effectuated; effectuating.

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Examples from the Web for effectuate

Contemporary Examples

And awareness is the first step in the process of building a critical mass to effectuate change on issues.

Historical Examples

What happens when they must and yet cannot effectuate such adaptation?

But how, when the morning came, should he proceed to effectuate his kind intentions?

Trusting does not supersede watching; it does but complete and effectuate it.

If it were even to take pains to prevent their importation, it would not be able to effectuate it.

Yet they should beware of laying too much weight on the means and ordinances, as if they could effectuate the business.

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Word Origin and History for effectuate

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Origin of effectuate