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Effect — synonyms, definition

1. effect (Noun)

57 synonyms
accomplishment aftermath amount attainment attendant authority burden central idea completion concern conclusion concomitant consequence consummation control core drift effecting efficacy end • • •
6 definitions

effect (Noun) — A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. ex. "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"

effect (Noun) — An outward appearance. ex. "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"

effect (Noun) — An impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived). ex. "he just did it for effect"

effect (Noun) — The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.

effect (Noun) — (of a law) having legal validity. ex. "the law is still in effect"

effect (Noun) — A symptom caused by an illness or a drug. ex. "the effects of sleep loss" ex. "the effect of the anaesthetic"

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appearance belief feeling import impression meaning notion opinion phenomenon significance signification symptom validity validness visual aspect
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Coriolis effect aftereffect aftermath backwash bandwagon effect branch brisance bummer butterfly effect by-product byproduct change coattails effect dent domino effect fallout figure harvest image impact • • •

2. effect (Verb)

84 synonyms
accomplish achieve act actualise actualize appeal to apply attain bid breed bring bring about build capture carry carry out cause come about commit compel • • •
2 definitions

effect (Verb) — Produce. ex. "The scientists effect a shock wave"

effect (Verb) — Act so as to bring into existence. ex. "effect a change"

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act cause do engender make move
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accelerate accomplish action backdate bring to bear carry carry out carry through draw execute fulfil fulfill get hasten induce precipitate rush serve speed up stimulate