bewerkstelligt

Bewerkstelligt is a Dutch verb form meaning that something is brought about or effected. Specifically, it is the present tense, third-person singular form of the verb bewerkstelligen, which means to cause to happen, realize, or accomplish something. The word is most common in formal, administrative, or policy-oriented contexts.

Etymology and meaning: The verb bewerkstelligen is built from the prefix be- plus the stem stemming from werk (work) and stellen (to place or set), conveying the idea of causing an outcome to be established. The related noun bewerkstelling refers to the act of bringing something about, while the past participle bewerkstelligd is used to describe something that has been brought about.

Usage: Bewerkstelligt is used to describe actions or outcomes that are currently being brought about by a subject. For example: De regering bewerktstelligt de hervorming. In standard usage, the past participle bewerkstelligd is used to form perfect tenses: De hervorming is bewerkstelligd. The word is typically found in official reports, legal language, and bureaucratic writing, rather than in casual speech.

Related forms and synonyms: bewerkstelligen (to bring about, to effect), bewerkstelling (the act of bringing about), bewerkstelligd (past participle, brought about). Synonyms include realiseren, tot stand brengen, verwezenlijken, depending on context.

See also: bewerkstelling, bewerkstelliging (less common variants of the concept), related verbs in the be- prefix family that convey causation or realization.

Notes: Bewerkstelligt is a precise, formal term. In everyday Dutch, more common verbs like realiseren or tot stand brengen are often preferred for clarity.