English Explanatory Dictionary

eventuate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To have a given result; to turn out (well, badly etc.); to result in.
  2. To happen as a result; to come about.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈvɛntjuːeɪt/ /ɪˈvɛntʃuːeɪt/

Word forms

eventuate eventuates eventuating eventuated

Etymology

American English, from Latin ēventu(s) (“an event, happening”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix), perhaps modeled after actuate.

Synonyms

end up result turn out occur develop ensue materialize come to pass transpire bechance befall belimp betide betime chance come about crop up evene eventuate go on hap happen hold pass take place tide

Related words

event eventualize eventually
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