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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Effectuate \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: effectuate v : cause to happen or occur; "The scientists set up a shockwave" [syn: {effect}, {bring about}, {set up}]
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