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affect
(/@/'f/E/kt )

noun (n)

  • the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion(noun.feeling)
    source: wordnet30
  • Affection; inclination; passion; feeling; disposition.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The emotional complex associated with an idea or mental state. In hysteria, the affect is sometimes entirely dissociated, sometimes transferred to another than the original idea.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • have an effect upon(verb.change)
    Example:
    Will the new rules affect me?.
    Synonym:
    bear on, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on
    source: wordnet30
  • act physically on; have an effect upon(verb.body)
    Example:
    The medicine affects my heart rate.
    source: wordnet30
  • connect closely and often incriminatingly(verb.stative)
    Example:
    This new ruling affects your business.
    Synonym:
    involve, regard
    source: wordnet30
  • make believe with the intent to deceive(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    dissemble, feign, pretend, sham
    source: wordnet30
  • have an emotional or cognitive impact upon(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    impress, move, strike
    source: wordnet30
  • To act upon; to produce an effect or change upon.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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