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Effect

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Noun

1. consequence, effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

Example Sentences:
'the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise'
'his decision had depressing consequences for business'
'he acted very wise after the event'

2. effect, impression

an outward appearance

Example Sentences:
'he made a good impression'
'I wanted to create an impression of success'
'she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting'

3. effect

an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)

Example Sentences:
'he just did it for effect'

4. burden, core, effect, essence, gist

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

5. effect, force

(of a law) having legal validity

Example Sentences:
'the law is still in effect'

6. effect

a symptom caused by an illness or a drug

Example Sentences:
'the effects of sleep loss'
'the effect of the anesthetic'

Verb

7. effect, effectuate, set up

produce

Example Sentences:
'The scientists set up a shock wave'

8. effect

act so as to bring into existence

Example Sentences:
'effect a change'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Effect

see synonyms of effect
noun
1. 
something that is produced by a cause or agent; result
2. 
power or ability to influence or produce a result; efficacy
with no effect
3. 
the condition of being operative (esp in the phrases in or into effect)
the law comes into effect at midnight
4.  take effect
5. 
basic meaning or purpose (esp in the phrase to that effect)
6. 
an impression, usually one that is artificial or contrived (esp in the phrase for effect)
7. 
a scientific phenomenon
the Doppler effect
8.  in effect
9. 
the overall impression or result
the effect of a painting
verb
10. (transitive)
to cause to occur; bring about; accomplish

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Effect

see synonyms of effect
noun
1. 
anything brought about by a cause or agent; result
2. 
the power or ability to bring about results; efficacy
a law of little effect
3. 
influence or action on something
the drug had a cathartic effect
4. 
general meaning; purport
he spoke to this effect
5. 
a. 
the impression produced on the mind of the observer or hearer, as by artistic design or manner of speaking, acting, etc.
to do something just for effect
b. 
something, as a design, aspect of nature, etc., that produces a particular impression
striking cloud effects
c. 
a scientific phenomenon
the Doppler effect
6. 
the condition or fact of being operative or in force
the law goes into effect today
7.  [pl.]
belongings; property
household effects
verb transitive
8. 
to bring about; produce as a result; cause; accomplish
to effect a compromise

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Effect

see synonyms of effect
n.
1. Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result.
2. The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result: The government's action had little effect on the trade imbalance.
3. Advantage; avail: used her words to great effect in influencing the jury.
4. The condition of being in full force or execution; operativeness: a new regulation that goes into effect tomorrow.
5.
a. Something that produces a specific impression or supports a general design or intention: The lighting effects emphasized the harsh atmosphere of the drama.
b. A particular impression: large windows that gave an effect of spaciousness.
c. Production of a desired impression: spent lavishly on dinner just for effect.
6. The basic or general meaning; import: He said he was greatly worried, or words to that effect.
7. effects Movable belongings; goods.
tr.v. ef·fect·ed, ef·fect·ing, ef·fects
To bring about; make happen; cause or accomplish: effect a cure for a disease; effect a change in policy. See Usage Note at affect1.

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