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Definitions for: Effectuate [v] cause to happen or occur; "The scientists set up a shockwave"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ef*fec"tu*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Effectuated;
p. pr. & vb. n. Effectuating.] [Cf. F. effectuer. See
Effect, n. & v. t.]
To bring to pass; to effect; to achieve; to accomplish; to
fulfill.
A fit instrument to effectuate his desire. --Sir P.
Sidney.
In order to effectuate the thorough reform. --G. T.
Curtis.
Synonyms: bring about, effect, set up
See Also: accomplish, carry out, carry through, cause, come about, do, draw, execute, fulfil, fulfill, get, go on, hap, happen, hasten, induce, make, occur, pass, pass off, precipitate, rush, serve, stimulate, take place
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