Ef‐fect″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Effected; p. pr. & vb. n.Effecting.] 1. To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be.
So great a body such exploits to effect. Daniel.
2. To bring to pass; to execute; to enforce; to achieve; to accomplish.
To effect that which the divine counsels had decreed. Bp. Hurd.
They sailed away without effecting their purpose. Jowett (Th.).
Syn. — To accomplish; fulfill; achieve; complete; execute; perform; attain. See Accomplish.