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

And so I think that he enjoys that a lot on a personal level, but also on a presidential level as someone who wants to effectuate change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 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

Developing a new interpretive model can push communities to articulate a constitutional vision and think about what structural changes are necessary to effectuate that vision.

From Slate • May 8, 2024

She added that while "the number of people who have federal offences are very low, a pardon at the federal level doesn't effectuate the kind of record clearance we want to see".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

From that moment to this, he has been industriously engaged to endeavor to effectuate the purposes of Congress.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. VIII by Sparks, Jared