effectuate

American  

[ih-fek-choo-eyt] / ɪˈfɛk tʃuˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

effectuated, effectuating

1. to bring about; effect. effects.

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effectuate British  

/ ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

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Other Word Forms

• effectuation noun
• uneffectuated adjective

Etymology

Origin of effectuate

1570–80; < Medieval Latin effectuātus brought to pass (past participle of effectuāre ), equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect ( effect ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

“The board’s only credible path forward is to engage and work with me, one of lululemon’s largest shareholders, to effectuate substantial change,” Wilson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

"Going forward, U.S. engagement with the WHO will be limited strictly to effectuate our withdrawal and to safeguard the health and safety of the American people," they added.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

The court, however, did not affirm Xinis' ruling in full, writing that her call for the administration to "effectuate" Abrego Garcia's return may have overstepped her authority.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

To effectuate this design, the text of the 26th Amendment establishes a broad constitutional prohibition on all forms of voting discrimination against adult voters on account of age.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2024

Each seeks to effectuate a specified change in the policy of the person or group responsible for a situation which those who organize the non-violent action believe to be undesirable.

From Introduction to Non-Violence by Paullin, Theodore