effects (ɪˈfɛkts
)
Definitions
plural noun
- Also called
personal effects personal property or belongings - lighting, sounds, etc, to accompany and enhance a stage, film, or broadcast production
Synonyms
View thesaurus entryeffect (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,
Usage examples
The other made devices to produce effects of flickering light projected against a whole lot of different surfaces.
, BETTER THAN THIS (2002)The report suggested that by focussing on the early stages of development planning, the effects of increased population could be minimised.
Country Life (2004)"The report, details of which first appeared in The Irish Times on Tuesday, examined the health effects of stimulant drinks.
Irish Times (2002)Look, I'll fire it in the air and show... (insert sound effects here).
Glasgow Herald (2001)Since 1986 the effects of stress on the functioning of the immune system have become a huge area of research.
, BEYOND FEAR (2002)