eventuate

American  

[ih-ven-choo-eyt] / ɪˈvɛn tʃuˌeɪt /

verb (used without object)

eventuated, eventuating

1. to have issue; result.

2. to be the issue or outcome; come about.

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eventuate British  

/ ɪˈvɛntʃʊˌeɪt /

verb

1. (often foll by in) to result ultimately (in)

2. to come about as a result

   famine eventuated from the crop failure

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Other Word Forms

• eventuation noun

Etymology

Origin of eventuate

1780–90; < Latin ēventu ( s ) event + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

“Our key view remains that the market is more than generous on mine life extensions for SFR and that these may not eventuate despite higher copper prices.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The two sources, who have no information on the bailout talks, said some Country Garden bondholders do not expect a higher recovery rate on their investments even if such a deal were to eventuate.

From Reuters

"If that does eventuate, interest rates will probably need to be higher than what we're thinking," he said on a call with analysts and media.

From Reuters

A person with direct knowledge of the sales process said it was uncertain whether a deal would eventuate.

From Reuters

But so far no bold stimulus measures have been announced, and views are split among industry experts whether they will eventuate.

From Reuters