effectuate

verb

ef·​fec·​tu·​ate i-ˈfek-chə-ˌwāt How to pronounce effectuate (audio)
-chü-ˌāt
effectuated; effectuating; effectuates

transitive verb

formal : to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect sense 2
… the insured or depositor relies on the insurer or bank to effectuate his wishes …William M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
… emphasizing the importance of institutions in effectuating good works …Aaron Wildavsky
effectuation noun
The defendant may waive effectuation of these rights, provided the waiver is made voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently. Irving R. Kaufman

Examples of effectuate in a Sentence

the hope that the greater social interaction between members of the different classes will effectuate greater school spirit
Recent Examples on the Web Past recipients of the award who were honored specifically for effectuating change on the issue of inclusion include Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin, former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin and filmmakers Peter and Bobby Farrelly. Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024 The point of activism is to effectuate change and to embrace responsibility for positive social outcomes connected to their cause. Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024 In the absence of such laws, a culture of transparency can be difficult to effectuate. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024 Phillips expressed hope that the United States would win the war with England and effectuate the soaring ideals of the Declaration: The war will make all England bankrupt. Natan Ehrenreich, National Review, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for effectuate 

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Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed (with addition of -ate entry 4) from Middle French effectuer, affectuer, borrowed from Medieval Latin effectuāre, verbal derivative of Latin effectus "achievement, result, effect entry 1"

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of effectuate was circa 1586

Dictionary Entries Near effectuate

effectually

effectuate

effed

Cite this Entry

“Effectuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectuate. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

effectuate

verb
ef·​fec·​tu·​ate i-ˈfek-chə-ˌwāt How to pronounce effectuate (audio)
effectuated; effectuating
formal
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