give effect to something

But, in fact, Clinton did almost nothing to give effect to his words.

They cannot give the effect of being there, I feel sure.

Though near, it gave the effect of being far away.

But the mixture didn't give us the effect we wanted.

These changes became the final recommendations and were given legal effect in 2008.

The others are simply there to give a balanced effect.

Being of this mind, he only waited for an opportunity to give effect to it.

He gave effect to his decision at seven o'clock that evening.

He leaned forward dramatically so as to give the words full effect.

He can also make policy decisions and give effect to them.