affect

Universal Words verb 1 [VN] [oftenpassive] to produce a change in sb/sth SYNINFLUENCE: How will these changes affect us? * Your opinion will not affect my decision. * The south of the country was worst affected by the drought. 2 [VN] [oftenpassive] (of a disease) to attack sb or a part of the body; to make sb become ill/sick SYNAFFLICT: The condition affects one in five women. * Rub the cream into the affected areas. 3 [VN] [oftenpassive] to make sb have strong feelings of sadness, pity, etc. SYNTOUCH, MOVE: They were deeply affected by the news of her death. * Try not to let his problems affect you too much. 4 (formal) to pretend to be feeling or thinking sth: [VN] She affected a calmness she did not feel. [also Vtoinf] 5 [VN] (formal, disapproving) to use or wear sth that is intended to impress other people SYNPUTON: I wish he wouldn't affect that ridiculous accent. ______________________________ WHICHWORD? affect / effect affect verb = 'to have an influence on sb/sth'. Does television affect children's behaviour? It is not a noun. effect noun = 'result, influence'. Does television have an effect on children's behaviour? effect verb is formal and means 'to achieve or produce'. ______________________________