Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
affect
verb
/əˈfɛkt/
Definition
To have an influence on or make a change to something.
Examples
- The weather can greatly affect our mood.
- His speech affected the audience deeply.
- New regulations will affect how companies operate.
Meaning
Affect refers to the action of impacting or altering the state of something, which may involve emotions, actions, or conditions.
Synonyms
- influence
- impact
- alter
- modify
