effect (ɪˈfɛkt
)
Definitions
noun
- something that is produced by a cause or agent; result
- power or ability to influence or produce a result; efficacy ⇒
with no effect
- the condition of being operative (esp in the phrases in or into effect) ⇒
the law comes into effect at midnight
- See take effect
- basic meaning or purpose (esp in the phrase to that effect)
- an impression, usually one that is artificial or contrived (esp in the phrase for effect)
- a scientific phenomenon ⇒
the Doppler effect
- See in effect
- the overall impression or result ⇒
the effect of a painting
verb
- (tr) to cause to occur; bring about; accomplish
See also
effectsAlternative Forms
efˈfecter noun efˈfectible adjectiveWord Origin
C14: from Latin effectus a performing, tendency, from efficere to accomplish, from facere to doSynonyms
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bring about,
make,
cause,
produce,
create,
complete,
achieve,
perform,
carry out,
fulfil,
accomplish,
execute,
initiate,
give rise to,
consummate,
actuate,
effectuate,
Translations
- British English:
effect
An effect is a change, reaction, or impression that is caused by something or is the result of something....the effects of global warming.ɪˈfɛkt NOUN ...the effects of global warming.
- Spanish:
efecto
nm
- French:
effet
nm
- German:
Wirkung
nf
- Chinese: 影响 n
- Arabic: أَثَر n
- Portuguese: efeito nm
- Russian: результат nm
- Croatian: učinak nm
- Czech: účinek nm
- Danish: effekt nutr
- Dutch: effect nnt
- Finnish: vaikutus n
- Greek: συνέπεια nf
- Italian: effetto nm
- Japanese: 影響 n
- Korean: 효과 n
- Norwegian: virkning nm
- Polish: skutek nm
- Brazilian Portuguese: efeito nm
- European Spanish:
efecto
nm
- Swedish: verkan nutr
- Thai: ผลกระทบ n
- Turkish: etki n
- Vietnamese: tác động n
Usage examples
Whatever the truth of that view, she had shown no sign of being aware of the effect her appearance had on him.
, THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)Yet this setback did not compromise the desired effect oftransparency.
Country Life (2004)In effect , this meant August would be the only month the creche facilities would not be in use.
Irish Times (2002)He said:'It is hard to say what the knock-on effect will be.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Each of these states has been shown to have a deleterious effect on the functioning of the immune system.
, BEYOND FEAR (2002)