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Posted: Dec 20th, 2018 - 12:32 pm In Reply to: No it is not. - check the definition. It should be

Need Miriam Webster. Can be used as a noun or verb.


effect noun
ef·​fect | i-ˈfekt,


e-, ē-, ə-
Definition of effect (Entry 1 of 2)
1
: something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent)
2
a
: a distinctive impression
the color gives the effect of being warm
b
: the creation of a desired impression
her tears were purely for effect
c
(1)
: something designed to produce a distinctive or desired impression —usually used in plural
(2)
effects plural : special effects
3
: the quality or state of being operative : operation
the law goes into effect next week
4
: power to bring about a result : influence
the content itself of television … is therefore less important than its effect
— Current Biography
5
effects plural : movable property : goods
personal effects
6
: an outward sign : appearance
7
: accomplishment, fulfillment
8
a
: purport, intent
b
: basic meaning : essence
in effect
: in substance : virtually
the … committee agreed to what was in effect a reduction in the hourly wage
— Current Biography
to the effect
: with the meaning
issued a statement to the effect that he would resign

effect verb
effected; effecting; effects
Definition of effect (Entry 2 of 2)
transitive verb
1
: to cause to come into being
2
a
: to bring about often by surmounting obstacles : accomplish
effect a settlement of a dispute
b
: to put into operation
the duty of the legislature to effect the will of the citizens

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Synonyms & Antonyms for effect
Synonyms: Noun
aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot
Synonyms: Verb
beget, breed, bring, bring about, bring on, catalyze, cause, create, do, draw on, effectuate, engender, generate, induce, invoke, make, occasion, produce, prompt, result (in), spawn, translate (into), work, yield
Antonyms: Noun
antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
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Verb
perform, execute, discharge, accomplish, achieve, effect, fulfill mean to carry out or into effect. perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill. performed gymnastics execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent. executed the hit-and-run discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks. discharged his duties accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out. accomplished everything they set out to do achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties. achieve greatness effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles. effected sweeping reforms fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities. fulfilled their ambitions
Effect vs. Affect: Usage Guide
Verb
Effect and affect are often confused because of their similar spelling and pronunciation. The verb affect entry 2 usually has to do with pretense. she affected a cheery disposition despite feeling down The more common verb affect entry 3 denotes having an effect or influence. the weather affected everyone's mood The verb effect goes beyond mere influence; it refers to actual achievement of a final result. the new administration hopes to effect a peace settlement The uncommon noun affect, which has a meaning relating to psychology, is also sometimes mistakenly used for the very common effect. In ordinary use, the noun you will want is effect. waiting for the new law to take effect the weather had an effect on everyone's mood
Examples of effect in a Sentence
Noun
The nation's most solvent individuals—private-equity barons—have not been immune from the ill effects of the credit crunch.
— Daniel Gross, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2008
In the Spanish conquest of the Incas, guns played only a minor role. … They did produce a big psychological effect on those occasions when they managed to fire.
— Jared M. Diamond, Guns, Germs, and Steel, 1997
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From Hyland's perspective, this creates the effect of making her lower abdomen protrude a bit.
— Zahra Barnes, SELF, "Sarah Hyland Opens Up About Dialysis and Her Second Kidney Transplant," 10 Dec. 2018
The study determined that the lasting effects of domestication on these animals may have given them the ability to not only discriminate between emotions on non-goat faces, but also to prefer happy faces.
— Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "Goats Are the Only Men Allowed to Tell Me to Smile," 30 Nov. 2018
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First Known Use of effect
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8a
Verb
1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology for effect
Noun and Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin effectus, from efficere to bring about, from ex- + facere to make, do — more at do

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Dictionary Entries near effect
effable
efface
effacement
effect
effecter
effectful
effectible
Phrases Related to effect
cumulative effect
ill effect
knock-on effect
snowball effect
special effect
the greenhouse effect
to good/great/fine/outstanding effect
to little/no effect
to that effect
Statistics for effect
Last Updated
14 Dec 2018
Look-up Popularity
Top 1% of lookups
Time Traveler for effect The first known use of effect was in the 14th century
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effect noun


English Language Learners Definition of effect (Entry 1 of 2)
: a change that results when something is done or happens : an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause
: a particular feeling or mood created by something
: an image or a sound that is created in television, radio, or movies to imitate something real
effect verb
English Language Learners Definition of effect (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cause (something) : to make (something) happen
: to cause (something) to produce the desired result
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effect noun
ef·​fect | i-ˈfekt



Kids Definition of effect (Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause : influence
Computers have had an important effect on the way people work.
2
: the act of making a certain impression
The tears were only for effect.
3
: execution sense 2, operation
The law goes into effect today.
4
effects plural : personal property or possessions
household effects
5
: something created in film, television, or radio to imitate something real
sound effects
in effect
: in actual fact
The suggestion was in effect an order.

effect verb
effected; effecting
Kids Definition of effect (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make happen : bring about
effect a change

effect noun
ef·​fect | i-ˈfekt



Medical Definition of effect
: something that is produced by an agent or cause
obtained the same effect with a smaller dose


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effect noun
ef·​fect
Legal Definition of effect (Entry 1 of 2)
1
: something that is produced by an agent or cause
2
plural : personal property sense 1 at property : goods
the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
— U.S. Constitution amend. IV
3
: the quality or state of being operative
when the new law goes into effect

effect transitive verb
Legal Definition of effect (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to cause to come into being
2
: to bring about often by surmounting obstacles
effect a settlement of the dispute
3
: to put into operation
the duty of the legislature to effect the will of the citizens


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