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Meaning of the word affect in English

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affect

US /əˈfekt/
UK /əˈfekt/
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Verb

1.

have an effect on; make a difference to

Example:
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The weather will affect our travel plans.
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His decision will directly affect your future.
Synonym:
influence impact act on work on change alter modify shape sway transform
2.

touch the feelings of (someone); move emotionally

Example:
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The sad story deeply affected her.
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He was visibly affected by the news.
Synonym:
move touch stir upset disturb trouble distress grieve sadden hurt
3.

pretend to have or feel (something)

Example:
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He affected an air of nonchalance.
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She affected a British accent to impress them.
Synonym:
feign pretend simulate assume adopt put on take on
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