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Effectuate (verb)
To be the cause of something.
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Effectuate (verb)
To bring about something; to effect or execute something.
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Effect (noun)
The usage notes below.
“The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape.”
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Effect (noun)
Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
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Effect (noun)
Execution; performance; realization; operation.
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Effect (noun)
An illusion produced by technical means (as in “special effect”)
“The effect of flying was most convincing.”
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Effect (noun)
An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.
“I use an echo effect here to make the sound more mysterious.”
“I just bought a couple of great effects.”
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Effect (noun)
A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.
“Doppler effect”
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Effect (noun)
Belongings, usually as personal effects.
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Effect (noun)
Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to.
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Effect (noun)
Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.
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Effect (noun)
Manifestation; expression; sign.
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Effect (verb)
To make or bring about; to implement.
“The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders.”
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Effect (verb)
misspelling of affect
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Effectuate (verb)
put into force or operation
“school choice would effectuate a transfer of power from government to individuals”