affect (Meaning)
affect (n)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
affect (v)
have an effect upon
act physically on; have an effect upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly
make believe with the intent to deceive
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
affect (v. t.)
To act upon; to produce an effect or change upon.
To influence or move, as the feelings or passions; to touch.
To love; to regard with affection.
To show a fondness for; to like to use or practice; to choose; hence, to frequent habitually.
To dispose or incline.
To aim at; to aspire; to covet.
To tend to by affinity or disposition.
To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume; as, to affect ignorance.
To assign; to appoint.
affect (n.)
Affection; inclination; passion; feeling; disposition.
The emotional complex associated with an idea or mental state. In hysteria, the affect is sometimes entirely dissociated, sometimes transferred to another than the original idea.
Synonyms & Antonyms of affect
affect Sentence Examples
- The new policy is likely to affect the company's overall performance and profitability.
- The sudden change in weather can significantly affect outdoor plans and activities.
- Lack of sleep can negatively affect your ability to concentrate and make sound decisions.
- The economic downturn is expected to affect job opportunities for many individuals.
- The teacher emphasized how studying regularly can positively affect academic success.
- The global pandemic continues to affect various industries, causing disruptions in supply chains.
- Positive affirmations can greatly affect one's mindset and overall well-being.
- Choosing a healthy diet can positively affect your physical and mental health.
- The therapist discussed how past experiences can still affect an individual's current emotional state.
- Environmental pollution can adversely affect air and water quality, impacting ecosystems and human health.
FAQs About the word affect
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion, have an effect upon, act physically on; have an effect upon, connect closely and often incriminatingly, m
impact,influence, impress, bother, get to, sway, involve, interest, touch, move
bore, pall, weary, weary, pall, bore, tire, tire, jade,jade
The new policy is likely to affect the company's overall performance and profitability.
The sudden change in weather can significantly affect outdoor plans and activities.
Lack of sleep can negatively affect your ability to concentrate and make sound decisions.
The economic downturn is expected to affect job opportunities for many individuals.
