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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Effectuate

/ĭf-ĕk'-cho͞o-ātˌ/ · Ef·fec·tu·ate · IPA /ɪfˈɛktʃuːˌeɪt/
01 v. t. To bring to pass; to effect; to achieve; to accomplish; to fulfill.
imp. & p. p. Effectuated; p. pr. & vb. n. Effectuating
  1. 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.