affect

B1
Pronunciation
/əˈfɛkt/
/əˈfɛkt/
/əˈfɛkt/
/ˈæ.fɛkt/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

One's mood or inclination; mental state.

2 Definition

A desire, an appetite.

3 Definition

A subjective feeling experienced in response to a thought or other stimulus; mood, emotion, especially as demonstrated in external physical signs.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To influence or alter.

Synonyms
alter change have an effect on have an impact on influence
Example Sentences
  • The experience affected me deeply.
2 Definition

To move to emotion.

Synonyms
move touch
Example Sentences
  • He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play.
3 Definition

Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).

Synonyms
attack harm infect
Example Sentences
  • Hepatitis affects the liver.
4 Definition

To dispose or incline.

5 Definition

To tend to by affinity or disposition.

6 Definition

To assign; to appoint.

7 Definition

To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of.

Example Sentences
  • He managed to affect a smile despite feeling quite miserable.
8 Definition

To aim for, to try to obtain.

9 Definition

To feel affection for (someone); to like, be fond of.

10 Definition

To show a fondness for (something); to choose.