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effectuates

verb

present tense third-person singular of effectuate
as in causes
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the hope that the greater social interaction between members of the different classes will effectuate greater school spirit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectuates
  1. causes
  2. creates
  3. generates
  4. brings
  5. prompts
  6. produces
  7. does
Verb
  • This causes the cement paint and patching compound to dry too quickly.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, excess testosterone is converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which causes the hair follicles to become smaller and then the hair strands to become thinner.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of causes
Verb
  • The Taurus Moon opposes Venus in Scorpio, highlighting the gap between what feels comfortable and what creates real closeness.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Along with compensation restrictions, the bill creates a framework for transfers, allowing one undergraduate transfer without penalty and another for graduate school.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Located within an uplifted section of oceanic crust known as an ophiolite, the Bulqizë reservoir generates its own continuous supply of clean energy.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Observation generates hypotheses; hypotheses lead to anatomical investigation; anatomy stimulates physiological questions; physiology eventually produces clinical trials.
    — Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Now a brick and mortar in the Greenwich Village for Fat Ronnie's brings the burger home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • His name was brought up this week by Dave Roberts, because Kim brings speed, versatility and good defense.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of brings
Verb
  • The series of hurricanes comes as the weather phenomenon El Niño prompts major environmental shifts across the world, fueling drought in some areas and flooding in others.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This prompts Kyle, who has four dorters like Teresa, to share that Portia wrote her college essays about having no memories of life before the cameras, leaving her with guilt as a mother.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of prompts
Verb
  • Host Alan Cumming executive produces with Mike Cotton, Sam Rees-Jones, Rosie Franks, Jack Burgess, Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt and Doran Azouelos.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And powering the thing is a 125cc engine that produces all of 9 horsepower.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of produces
Verb
  • Notably, Laboriel, who also does background vocals, has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, from Super Bowl halftime shows to concerts held in front of Queen Elizabeth.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Defensiveness does the opposite, turning a limited problem into a visible and lasting one.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of does
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“Effectuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectuates. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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