eventuate

[ ih-ven-choo-eyt ]

verb (used without object)

, e·ven·tu·at·ed, e·ven·tu·at·ing.

1. to have issue; result.
2. to be the issue or outcome; come about.

eventuate

/ ɪˈvɛntʃʊˌeɪt /

verb

1. often foll by in to result ultimately (in)
2. to come about as a result

   famine eventuated from the crop failure

Derived Forms

• eˌventuˈation, noun

Other Words From

• e·ventu·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eventuate¹

1780–90; Americanism; < Latin ēventu ( s ) event + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The two sources, who have no information on the bailout talks, said some Country Garden bondholders do not expect a higher recovery rate on their investments even if such a deal were to eventuate.

From Reuters

"If that does eventuate, interest rates will probably need to be higher than what we're thinking," he said on a call with analysts and media.

From Reuters

A person with direct knowledge of the sales process said it was uncertain whether a deal would eventuate.

From Reuters

But so far no bold stimulus measures have been announced, and views are split among industry experts whether they will eventuate.

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Joshi said venture capitalists eschewed military projects because of long lead times and the risk that orders may not eventuate.

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