NYT Dictionary
EVENTUATE
/ɪˈvɛntjuːeɪt/VerbE-ven-tu-atee-ven-tu-ate · 4 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
To have a given result; to turn out (well, badly etc.); to result in.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
American English, from Latin ēventu(s) (“an event, happening”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix), perhaps modeled after actuate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.