affect

US /əˈfekt/
UK /əˈfekt/
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1.

have an effect on; make a difference to

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The weather will affect our travel plans.
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His decision will directly affect your future.
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influenceimpactact onwork onchangealtermodifyshapeswaytransform
2.

touch the feelings of (someone); move emotionally

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The sad story deeply affected her.
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He was visibly affected by the news.
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movetouchstirupsetdisturbtroubledistressgrievesaddenhurt
3.

pretend to have or feel (something)

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He affected an air of nonchalance.
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She affected a British accent to impress them.
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feignpretendsimulateassumeadoptput ontake on
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affection‌seasonal affective disorder