Affect Vs Effect
affect
Verb
to act on someone or something and cause a change
affect
Norman's injury didn't affect his desire to compete.
affect
Verb
to pretend that a false behavior or feeling is natural or genuine
affected
Julia affected a look of surprise, even though she already knew the secret.
affect
Verb
to cause strong emotions in (someone)
affected
The families were deeply affected when they visited the memorial.
affect
Verb
to cause a change in (a part of the body)
affecting
I don't feel so good. Something is affecting my stomach.
effect
Noun
a change that results when something is done or happens
effect
I better not touch this, the effect could be shocking!
effect
Noun
a particular feeling or mood created by something
effect
The effect of this painting by Renoir is one of joy.
for effect
Phrase
in a deliberate way to produce a particular feeling or reaction
for effect
Whenever my little sister wants something, she cries for effect.
have an effect on
Phrase
change or influence a person or thing in some way
had a sleepy effect on
The heat lamp had a sleepy effect on the bunny. Aww!
take effect
Phrase
begin to produce the results something is expected to have
take effect
Oh no, I can't move! The giant spider's venom is beginning to take effect! :)
take effect
Phrase
begin to work or to be enforced
take effect
The new rule will take effect beginning next season.
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