effectuate

[ ih-fek-choo-eyt ]
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verb (used with object),ef·fec·tu·at·ed, ef·fec·tu·at·ing.
  1. to bring about; effect.

Origin of effectuate

1
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, noun
  • un·ef·fec·tu·at·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for effectuate

effectuate

/ (ɪˈfɛktjʊˌeɪt) /


verb
  1. (tr) to cause to happen; effect; accomplish

Derived forms of effectuate

  • effectuation, noun

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