n.
Function: verb
1 to induce to come into being FF1C; specific genes effect specific bodily characters FF1E;
Synonyms: bring about, cause, draw on, make, produce, secure
Related Words: conceive, create, generate; bring on, induce; enact, render, turn out, yield
Contrasted Words: impede, limit, restrict; repress, suppress
2 to carry to a successful conclusion FF1C; found a pass that allowed them to effect passage through the mountains FF1E;
Synonyms: bring off, carry out, carry through, effectuate; compare FULFILL 1 , PERFORM 2
Related Words: actualize, realize; achieve, procure
Contrasted Words: fail, fall down
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Synonyms: ENFORCE , implement, invoke