effectuate

CEFRC2

/ɪˈfɛktʃuˌeɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make something happen or become real.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • The management plans to effectuate these changes starting next week.

  • Policies are implemented to effectuate reform.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

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In context

  • The plan will effectuate positive change.

  • [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.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The manager hoped to blank the plan despite the team's initial resistance.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From the participle stem of Renaissance Latin effectuare, or its source, Latin effectus (“effect”); probably after Middle French effectuer.