The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Effect \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.
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            So great a body such exploits to effect. --Daniel.
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   2. To bring to pass; to execute; to enforce; to achieve; to
      accomplish.
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            To effect that which the divine counsels had
            decreed.                              --Bp. Hurd.
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            They sailed away without effecting their purpose.
                                                  --Jowett (Th.
                                                  ).

   Syn: To accomplish; fulfill; achieve; complete; execute;
        perform; attain. See Accomplish.
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