ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Affect

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Affect is a verb meaning to influence or produce a change in something.

Meaning

to influence or produce a change in something.

Synonyms for affect

Depending on context, synonyms include influence, alter, change, impact.

Antonyms for affect

Common opposites include preserve.

Better Words for Affect

Formal

influence

Technical

alter

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