Effectuate

Quick meaning: Effectuate is a verb meaning (transitive) To cause, bring about (an event); to accomplish, to carry out (a wish, plan etc.).

Meaning

(transitive) To cause, bring about (an event); to accomplish, to carry out (a wish, plan etc.).

Example Sentences

[T]he next necessary step was to elude the vigilance of my guard: and in this manner did I effectuate my purpose.

A military draft derives from Congress’s power to raise armies; federal jury duty effectuates the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial.

Word Forms

• effectuates
• effectuating
• effectuated

Synonyms for effectuate

Depending on context, synonyms include effect, set up.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include set up, effect, perform, conduct, execute, effectivate.

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