effectuate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb produce
    set up; effect.
    • The scientists set up a shock wave

WordNet

Ef*fec"tu*ate transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. F. effectuer. See Effect, n. & v. t.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Effectuated ; present participle & verbal noun Effectuating
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913