effectuer

Definitions of effectuer
  1. verb
    be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    synonyms: exécuter, fabriquer, faire l'affaire, ficher, suffire
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    faire, servir
    serve a purpose, role, or function
    faire le poids, être a la hauteur
    prove capable or fit; meet requirements
    faire office, servir
    function as or act like
    type of:
    remplir, répondre, satisfaire
    meet the requirements or expectations of
  2. verb
    get (something) done
    synonyms: accomplir, exécuter, faire
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    types:
    faire de son mieux
    perform a task as well as possible
    type of:
    accomplir, achever, exécuter
    put in effect
  3. verb
    carry out or perform an action
    synonyms: accomplir, exécuter
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    porter
    sing or play against other voices or parts
    déclamer, réciter
    recite in elocution
    apparaître
    appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.
    faire des exercices, pratiquer, répéter, s'entraîner, s'exercer
    engage in a rehearsal (of)
    improviser
    perform without preparation
    interpréter
    give an interpretation or rendition of
    conduire, diriger
    lead, as in the performance of a composition
  4. verb
    give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
    synonyms: faire
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    influencer
    shape or influence; give direction to
    amorcer, lancer, être le premier
    take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
    entraîner, occasionner, provoquer
    produce
    forcer, pousser
    compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way
    donner lieu à, occasionner
    give occasion to
    causer, provoquer
    evoke or provoke to appear or occur
    engendrer, produire
    call forth
    inciter, pousser
    give an incentive for action
    accomplir, achever, exécuter
    put in effect
    innover
    bring something new to an environment
    atteindre
    earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher
    activer, déclencher, faire marcher
    put in motion or move to act
    provoquer
    cause to occur rapidly
    pousser
    compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment
    constituer
    set up or lay the groundwork for
    arranger, mettre en scène, organiser
    plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
    mettre sur pied, organiser
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    servir
    contribute or conduce to
    type of:
    créer, faire
    make or cause to be or to become
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