Effectuate \Ef*fec"tu*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Effectuated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Effectuating}.] [Cf. F. effectuer. See {Effect}, n. & v. t.] 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.