Affect
'æ.fɛkt
Definitions
2 meaningsTo produce a change in (someone or something) by having an impact on them.
'æ.fɛkt
To have an impact on or influence something
Her words affected me deeply.
More Examples
The weather affected the crops.
The new policy will affect all employees.
How It's Used
"His poor performance highly affected the team's morale."
To pretend or put on a certain emotion or attitude.
'æ.fɛkt
To pretend or feign a certain emotion
He affected an air of nonchalance.
More Examples
They affected pity for the unfortunate man.
She affected excitement despite feeling nervous.
How It's Used
"She affected a look of surprise when she saw the cake."
Late 15th century from Latin effectus ‘accomplished’, past participle of efficere ‘to bring about’.
Originally derived from the Latin word effectus, it has been used in various forms in legal, medical and dramatic contexts.
Memory tip
Imagine a factory 'affecting' the environment by producing waste.
Word Origin
"To bring about or accomplish"