eventuate

== English == === Etymology === American English, from Latin ēventu(s) (“an event, happening”) +‎ -ate (verb-forming suffix), perhaps modeled after actuate. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ɪˈvɛntjuːeɪt/, /ɪˈvɛntʃuːeɪt/ === Verb === eventuate (third-person singular simple present eventuates, present participle eventuating, simple past and past participle eventuated) (intransitive) To have a given result; to turn out (well, badly etc.); to result in. [from 18th c.] Synonyms: end up, result, turn out, occur, develop, ensue, materialize (intransitive) To happen as a result; to come about. [from 19th c.] Synonyms: come to pass, occur, transpire; see also Thesaurus:happen 2004, Adi Koila Mara Nailatikau, Fiji Senate Speech, 22 October 2004: Reconciliation cannot eventuate or materialise until the proper legal procedures have been followed, that is without interference from external forces. ==== Related terms ====