effectuate
[ ih-fek-choo-eyt ]
/ ɪˈfɛk tʃuˌeɪt /
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
OTHER WORDS FROM effectuate
ef·fec·tu·a·tion, nounun·ef·fec·tu·at·ed, adjectiveWords nearby effectuate
effective temperature, effector, effects, effectual, effectually, effectuate, effeminacy, effeminate, effemination, effeminize, effendi
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Example sentences from the Web for effectuated
In the case of the labourer, this right of reasonable access can be effectuated only through a living wage.
Distributive Justice|John A. (John Augustine) RyanUndoubtedly he has such a right if it can be effectuated in the existing industrial organisation.
Distributive Justice|John A. (John Augustine) RyanI wish that, by Mr. ——'s assistance, your purpose in behalf of the prisoners may be effectuated.
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British Dictionary definitions for effectuated
effectuate
/ (ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish
Derived forms of effectuate
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