Definition of 'affect'

Noun

1. the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

Verb

1. have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?"
      Synonyms: impact bear upon bear on touch on touch
2. act physically on; have an effect upon
3. connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business"
      Synonyms: involve regard
4. make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"
      Synonyms: feign sham pretend dissemble
5. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; "This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd"
      Synonyms: impress move strike

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