'affect' definitions:

Definition of 'affect'

(from WordNet)
noun
The conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
verb
Have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?" [syn: affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch]
verb
Act physically on; have an effect upon; "the medicine affects my heart rate"
verb
Connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business" [syn: involve, affect, regard]
verb
Make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache" [syn: feign, sham, pretend, affect, dissemble]
verb
Have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; "This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd" [syn: affect, impress, move, strike]

Synonyms of 'affect'

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