effectuate

ef·fec·tu·ate  (-fkch-t)

tr.v. ef·fec·tu·at·ed, ef·fec·tu·at·ing, ef·fec·tu·ates

To bring about; effect.

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[Medieval Latin effecture, effectut-, from Latin effectus, an effect; see effect.]

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ef·fectu·ation n.

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

effectuate - produce; "The scientists set up a shock wave" effect, set up accomplish, carry out, carry through, fulfil, fulfill, action, execute - put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation" draw, get - earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher; "He drew a base on balls" precipitate - bring about abruptly; "The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution" induce, hasten, stimulate, rush - cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions" cause, do, make - give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident" serve - contribute or conduce to; "The scandal served to increase his popularity"