NYT Dictionary

EFFECTUATE

/ˈɪfɛktʃuː.ˌeɪt/
Verbef-FEC-tu-ateef-fec-tu-ate · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: Latin

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

effectaccomplishachieveactadministerattainauthorbearbegetbreed

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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