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Synonyms for effect
ɪˈfɛktef·fect
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
effectnoun
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.
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accomplishment, achievement, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, execution, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, performance, proceeding, transaction, workAntonyms:
cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension
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consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshotnoun
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"
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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, issuanceimpression, effectnoun
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"
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consequence, impression, event, mental picture, core, force, imprint, feeling, result, burden, opinion, notion, depression, essence, outcome, printing, gist, stamp, upshot, issue, picture, beliefeffectnoun
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
"he just did it for effect"
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issue, consequence, result, event, burden, essence, upshot, core, gist, outcome, impression, forceeffect, essence, burden, core, gistnoun
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
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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, resulteffect, forcenoun
(of a law) having legal validity
"the law is still in effect"
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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, impressioneffectverb
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
"the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"
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issue, consequence, result, event, burden, essence, upshot, core, gist, outcome, impression, forceeffect, effectuate, set upverb
produce
"The scientists set up a shock wave"
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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, prepareeffectverb
act so as to bring into existence
"effect a change"
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set up, effectuate
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effectnoun
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consequence, result, issue, eventeffectnoun
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force, validity, weight, power, efficiencyeffectnoun
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purport, import, drift, tenor, meaning, general intenteffectnoun
effectnoun
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impression (on the organs of sense)effectverb
effectverb
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accomplish, achieve, execute, perform, do, consummate, realize, carry, compass, effectuate, bring about, bring to pass, carry out, work out
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effectnoun
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result, outcome, consequence, issue, validity, force, weight, execution, performance, realization, meaning, tenor, purport, intent, ensembleeffectverb
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effectuate, accomplish, realize, achieve, consummate, compass
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How to use effect in a sentence?
It has the effect of a vaccine.
We really have to look at the way that these long COVID shutdowns really interrupted a lot of vital services, we are seeing unfortunately the continued effect of these factors happening at the same time.
I know that Liz Cheney is a proven, courageous, constitutional conservative, someone who has the education, the background and experience to fight effectively for Wyoming on a national stage, there have been and will continue to be concerted efforts to force true conservatives to sit down and shut up. Those efforts have never worked on me and I know that they will not work on and have no effect on Liz Cheney.
We did a much stronger brow and a bold lip for a French sort of feel. The way I shaded her eyebrows with the pencil, I created an uplifting effect. Then, I finished with a shimmering, silky-beige shadow on her lids, and went with no mascara at all. Sort of a reaction against all the fake lashes we've been seeing on the red carpet. i've been doing this for years and years and years -- people say things nice and they say things mean and it's like whatever.
The new constitution has a fixed election date and that will take effect as soon as the president signs.
Translations for effect
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- تأثيرArabic
- нәтижә, һөҙөмтәBashkir
- ефект, следствие, осъществявам, резултат, извършвамBulgarian
- efecteCatalan, Valencian
- účinek, efektCzech
- effaithWelsh
- Effekt, Auswirkung, Wirkung, bewirkenGerman
- πραγματοποίηση, εφφέ, ισχύς, αποτέλεσμα, φαινόμενο, εκτελώ, επίδραση, αποτελώ, φέρνω αποτέλεσμαGreek
- efikoEsperanto
- efectuar, efectos especiales, efecto, efectos, vigencia, vigorSpanish
- اثرPersian
- vaikutus, efekti, seuraus, voimassaolo, saada aikaan, ilmiö, tavarat, omaisuusFinnish
- effet, effectuer, effetsFrench
- èifeachd, toradh, builScottish Gaelic
- असरHindi
- երևույթArmenian
- effettoItalian
- השפעהHebrew
- 達成する, 結果, 作用, エフェクター, 影響, 発効, 音響効果, 効果Japanese
- 効果, 결과, 結果, 효과, 효력Korean
- iedarbe, efekts, iedarbībaLatvian
- kawekawenga, rara, pāngaMāori
- kesan, efekMalay
- virkningNorwegian
- bewerkstelligen, effectDutch
- effekt, forårsakeNorwegian
- rezultat, efektPolish
- efeito sonoro, efectivar, efeito, efectuar, efeitos especiaisPortuguese
- efectRomanian
- эффект, влияние, воздействие, результатRussian
- efekt, dojam, ishod, učinak, rezultatSerbo-Croatian
- učinekSlovene
- utverka, sätta i verket, effekt, verkställa, resultat, effektuera, sätta igångSwedish
- madharaSwahili
- விளைவுTamil
- etki, sonuç, yürürlük, efektTurkish
- hiệu ứngVietnamese
- 影响Chinese
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