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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The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.
Origin of effectuate
OTHER WORDS FROM effectuate
ef·fec·tu·a·tion, nounun·ef·fec·tu·at·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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I wish that, by Mr. ——'s assistance, your purpose in behalf of the prisoners may be effectuated.
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British Dictionary definitions for effectuate
effectuate
/ (ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish
Derived forms of effectuate
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