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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 effectuseffect (see effect) + -ātus-ate1

OTHER WORDS FROM effectuate

ef·fec·tu·a·tion, nounun·ef·fec·tu·at·ed, adjective
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Words related to effectuate

accomplish, achieve, cause, create, execute, generate, make, produce, trigger, bring about, bring off, carry out, carry through, set off

How to use effectuate in a sentence

  • I wish that, by Mr. ——'s assistance, your purpose in behalf of the prisoners may be effectuated.

    The Works of William Cowper|William Cowper

  • Undoubtedly he has such a right if it can be effectuated in the existing industrial organisation.

    Distributive Justice|John A. (John Augustine) Ryan

  • 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) Ryan

  • It is, I know, the general impression that Mark Twain quite fully effectuated himself as a writer.

    The Ordeal of Mark Twain|Van Wyck Brooks

British Dictionary definitions for effectuate

effectuate
/ (ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

Derived forms of effectuate

effectuation, noun
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