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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How to use effect in a sentence?

1. Jim Manley:

   This has no effect. Last time I checked, former Obama aides and/or outside groups don't really have a vote within the Democratic caucus.

2. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan:

   When you come into Middlesex County and execute a police officer in the performance of his duties and assault other officers attempting to effect his capture, it is appropriate you should come back to Middlesex County to stand trial for that offense.

3. Lessa Horta:

   It's suggesting that the positive effect of breastfeeding on IQ leads to a higher income, this is our main finding at this moment.

4. Executive Vice President Mitsuru Kawai:

   (Each drop of paint) on its own would represent only a fraction of a yen in savings, but if we add up these efforts we can build a savings effect.

5. Gavin Parry:

   Confidence in the U.S. economy is just as important as geopolitical risk when it comes to thinking about risk aversion, and Wal-Mart's slide is significant in that it doesn't bode well for consumer spending in the U.S., it's effect on risk appetite may have been amplified by the fact that U.S. CPI figures due ahead of the weekend are expected by some to show contraction.

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