Effect

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Related word 1.1.2 Translations 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Related word 1.2.2 Translations

English

Noun

effect (plural: effects)

1. The result or outcome of a cause.

   The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape.

2. An illusion (as in "special effect")

   The effect of flying was most convincing."

3. Binding, enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law. ("in effect")

   The new law will come into effect on the first day of next year.

Related word

• effective

Translations

• Finnish: vaikutus
• Lithuanian: padarinys m, rezultatas m, pasekmė f

Verb

effect (effects, effected, effecting)

1. To make or bring about; to implement
   • The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders.
2. To display (connotation: not genuine)
   • He managed to effect a smile despite feeling quite miserable.

Don't confuse with affect.

Related word

• effectuate

Translations

• Finnish: saada aikaan