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Actualize vs Effectuate - What's the difference?

actualize | effectuate |

In transitive terms the difference between actualize and effectuate

is that actualize is to make real; to realize while effectuate is to bring about something; to effect or execute something.

actualize

English

Alternative forms

* actualise (Commonwealth English)

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To make real; to realize.
  • To become actual or real.
  • (reflexive) To realize one's full potential.

    • See also

    * actuate

    effectuate

    English

    Verb

    (effectuat)
  • To be the cause of something.
  • To bring about something; to effect or execute something.

    • Related terms

    () * effect * effective * effectiveness * effectivity * effector * effectual * efficacious * efficacity * efficacy * efficiency * efficient