Synonyms for effect
ɪˈfɛkt

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1. consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot(noun)

   a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

   "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

   Synonyms:
   aftermath, progeny, resolution, issuing, case, government issue, military issue, return, takings, burden, resultant, payoff, consequence, core, take, publication, answer, impression, resultant role, event, upshot, subject, topic, solvent, offspring, egress, gist, outlet, termination, exit, number, essence, yield, moment, emergence, outcome, way out, proceeds, issue, force, solution, final result, import, matter, result, issuance

2. impression, effect(noun)

   an outward appearance

   "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"

   Synonyms:
   consequence, impression, event, mental picture, core, force, imprint, feeling, result, burden, opinion, notion, depression, essence, outcome, printing, gist, stamp, upshot, issue, picture, belief

3. effect(noun)

   an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)

   "he just did it for effect"

   Synonyms:
   issue, consequence, result, event, burden, essence, upshot, core, gist, outcome, impression, force

4. effect, essence, burden, core, gist(noun)

   the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

   Synonyms:
   substance, loading, perfume, meat, centre, burden, center, consequence, core, marrow, load, sum, impression, event, heart and soul, core group, upshot, nub, kernel, nitty-gritty, gist, inwardness, pith, heart, nucleus, onus, essence, magnetic core, outcome, encumbrance, issue, force, incumbrance, result

5. effect, force(noun)

   (of a law) having legal validity

   "the law is still in effect"

   Synonyms:
   power, consequence, military unit, event, military group, core, force, force out, military force, force play, strength, gist, violence, result, burden, essence, outcome, force-out, upshot, personnel, forcefulness, issue, impression

6. effect(verb)

   a symptom caused by an illness or a drug

   "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"

   Synonyms:
   issue, consequence, result, event, burden, essence, upshot, core, gist, outcome, impression, force

7. effect, effectuate, set up(verb)

   produce

   "The scientists set up a shock wave"

   Synonyms:
   tack together, ensnare, assemble, put, put up, found, install, effectuate, put together, arrange, frame, set up, lay out, tack, instal, launch, put in, gear up, order, ready, entrap, rear, set, fix, pitch, piece, rig, establish, erect, raise, prepare

8. effect(verb)

   act so as to bring into existence

   "effect a change"

   Synonyms:
   set up, effectuate

English Synonyms and Antonyms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. effect(n)

   An act is strictly and originally something accomplished by an exercise of power, in which sense it is synonymous with deed or effect. Action is a doing. Act is therefore single, individual, momentary; action a complex of acts, or a process, state, or habit of exerting power. We say a virtuous act, but rather a virtuous course of action. We speak of the action of an acid upon a metal, not of its act. Act is used, also, for the simple exertion of power; as, an act of will. In this sense an act does not necessarily imply an external effect, while an action does. Morally, the act of murder is in the determination to kill; legally, the act is not complete without the striking of the fatal blow. Act and deed are both used for the thing done, but act refers to the power put forth, deed to the result accomplished; as, a voluntary act, a bad deed. In connection with other words act is more usually qualified by the use of another noun, action by an adjective preceding; we may say a kind act, though oftener an act of kindness, but only a kind action, not an action of kindness. As between act and deed, deed is commonly used of great, notable, and impressive acts, as are achievement, exploit, and feat.

   Festus: We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths.

   Bailey Festus, A Country Town, sc. 7.

   A feat exhibits strength, skill, personal power, whether mental or physical, especially the latter; as, a feat of arms, a feat of memory. An exploit is a conspicuous or glorious deed, involving valor or heroism, usually combined with strength, skill, loftiness of thought, and readiness of resource; an achievement is the doing of something great and noteworthy; an exploit is brilliant, but its effect may be transient; an achievement is solid, and its effect enduring. Act and action are both in contrast to all that is merely passive and receptive. The intensest action is easier than passive endurance.

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, achievement, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, execution, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, performance, proceeding, transaction, work

   Antonyms:
   cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. effect

   Synonyms:
   produce, cause, complete, achieve, accomplish, fulfil, realize, execute, consummate

   Antonyms:
   prevent, obviate, frustrate, mar

2. effect(n)

   Synonyms:
   result, consequence, issue, pi, goods, chattels, property, movables, commodities

   Antonyms:
   origin, cause

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. effect(n.)

   Synonyms:
   consequence, result, issue, event

2. effect(n.)

   Synonyms:
   force, validity, weight, power, efficiency

3. effect(n.)

   Synonyms:
   purport, import, drift, tenor, meaning, general intent

4. effect(n.)

   Synonyms:
   fact, reality, truth

5. effect(n.)

   Synonyms:
   impression (on the organs of sense)

6. effect(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   cause, produce, create

7. effect(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   accomplish, achieve, execute, perform, do, consummate, realize, carry, compass, effectuate, bring about, bring to pass, carry out, work out

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. effect(n)

   Synonyms:
   result, outcome, consequence, issue, validity, force, weight, execution, performance, realization, meaning, tenor, purport, intent, ensemble

2. effect(v)

   Synonyms:
   effectuate, accomplish, realize, achieve, consummate, compass

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1. List of paraphrases for "effect":

   impact, effects, force, fact, purpose, influence, impacts, end, incidence, effectiveness, result, effective, regard, sense, affect, consequence, consequences, implications, practice, meaning, vigour

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1. Don McCullin:

   It was a crushing defeat for me not to go the Falklands War, in effect, I had more battleground experience than any soldier that went there.

2. John Kerry:

   I think it's self-evident that if Iran is taking (action against ISIS) in some particular place, and it's confined to taking on (ISIS) and it has an impact, it's going to be a net effect that is positive, but it's not something we're coordinating.

3. Alex Lamers:

   Heat stress tends to have a cumulative effect so if you're not recovering at night, especially if you don't have an air conditioning unit, you'll accumulate more heat stress, when it stays warm overnight, it provides a higher launch for temperatures the next day.

4. Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar-Vidal:

   In Peru the biggest driver of deforestation is migratory agriculture, mostly poor people who migrate from the Andes to the Amazon. Illegal mining is also a big problem, the decree will affect everything related to land use ... I hope it will take effect in no more than two weeks.

5. Thich Nhat Hanh:

   When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with our friends or our family, we blame the other person. But if we know how to take care of them, they will grow well, like the lettuce. Blaming has no positive effect at all, nor does trying to persuade using reason and argument. That is my experience. If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change.

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