AFFECT

/əˈfɛkt/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. noun the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion.
  2. verb have an effect upon. — synonyms: impact, bear_upon, bear_on, touch_on, touch
  3. verb act physically on.
  4. verb connect closely and often incriminatingly. — synonyms: involve, regard
  5. verb make believe with the intent to deceive. — synonyms: feign, sham, pretend, dissemble
  6. verb have an emotional or cognitive impact upon. — synonyms: impress, move, strike

Examples

  • “The experience affected me deeply.”
  • “He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play.”
  • “Hepatitis affects the liver.”

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