Affect (Verb)
Meaning 1
Act physically on; have an effect upon; "the medicine affects my heart rate".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 2
Connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; "This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd"; "he was dumb-struck by the news"; "her comments struck a sour note".
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Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 4
Have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Will the new rules affect my ability to get a loan?
- The rising gas prices are likely to affect the tourism industry.
- Her mood was affected by the cold weather.
- The teacher's behavior can greatly affect the students' motivation.
- Will the changes to the law affect my retirement plans?
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Meaning 5
Make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.