effect

1 of 2

noun

ef·fect i-ˈfekt How to pronounce effect (audio)

e-,

ē-,

ə-

plural effects

: something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent)

: a distinctive impression

the color gives the effect of being warm

: 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

: the quality or state of being operative : operation

the law goes into effect next week

verb

effected; effecting; effects

transitive verb

: to cause to come into being

: to bring about often by surmounting obstacles : accomplish

effect a settlement of a dispute

: to put into operation

the duty of the legislature to effect the will of the citizens

Example Sentences

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 Economic effects of such high speed change are also unpredictable and somewhat chilling …

Genevieve Stuttaford, Publisher's Weekly, 29 July 1996 Unlike the venom of coral snakes, fer-de-lance venom has no direct effect on the nervous system but digests muscle, destroys blood cells and causes hemorrhaging and massive edema (swelling).

Robert K. Colwell, Natural History, April 1985 He now needs more of the drug to achieve the same effect. The experience has had a bad effect on him. Computers have had a profound effect on our lives. The effects of the drug soon wore off. This treatment causes fewer ill effects. The change in policy had little effect on most people. He was able to stop taking the drug without ill effect. The total effect of the painting was one of gloom. The color gives the effect of being warm. He achieves amazing effects with wood. Verb As the whole progress of mathematics from its ancient simplicities to what we call its "higher" modern developments has been effected by assuming impossibilities and inconceivabilities, your line of argument does not seem to me conclusive.

Bernard Shaw circa 4 Nov. 1932, in Collected Letters: 1926–1950, 1988 When, at last, rescue is at hand, Jewitt has no hesitation in lying to his old friend and master, Maquinna, in order to effect his escape, although he does persuade the captain of the brig Lydia not to kill the chief.

Carolyn Kizer, New York Times Book Review, 21 Feb. 1988 I had just written the Gossets that your address was Drujon Lane, so I would be obliged if you would drop them a card and tell them your release has been effected.

Flannery O'Connor, The Habit of Being, 1979 Hitherto, while gathering up the discourse of Mr. Brocklehurst and Miss Temple, I had not, at the same time, neglected precautions to secure my personal safety; which I thought would be effected, if I could only elude observation.

Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre, 1847 They are trying to effect a settlement of the dispute. The duty of the legislature is to effect the will of the people. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow had brokered a cease-fire in effect from Tuesday morning.

Jared Malsin, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory that is in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday in central, northeastern and southeastern Oregon.

oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2022 Flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect throughout the state Sunday night, and many have continued into Monday morning.

Camila Pedrosa, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Only two main rules remain in effect: People who test positive for an infection must isolate for seven days, and masks must be worn in hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities.

Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Similar laws are in effect in other states, but Simpson’s proposal – if enacted – would impose some of the harshest in the nation.

al, 12 Sep. 2022 Flood warnings were in effect for the Fox River in Waukesha, the Root River in Franklin and Oak Creek in South Milwaukee.

Joe Taschler, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 In effect, if not officially, Griner was a hostage—a term that the government, and many outside of it, has avoided using, partly for policy and procedural reasons.

Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2022 The boil order will be in effect until the town has received three negative daily tests for the bacteria, the statement said.

Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English effect, effete "achievement, result, capacity to produce a result, gist, purpose," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French effette, effect, borrowed from Latin effectus "carrying out (of a purpose or task), result, mode of operation," from effec-, variant stem of efficere "to make, construct, bring about, produce, carry out" (from ef-, assimilated form of ex- ex- entry 1 + facere "to do, make, bring about") + -tus, suffix of action nouns — more at fact

Verb

in part verbal derivative of effect entry 1, in part borrowed from Latin effectus, past participle of efficere "to make, bring about" — more at effect entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8a

Verb

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

effect 1 of 2

noun

ef·fect i-ˈfekt How to pronounce effect (audio)

: 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.

: the act of making a certain impression

The tears were only for effect.

: execution sense 2, operation

The law goes into effect today.

effects plural : personal property or possessions

household effects

: something created in film, television, or radio to imitate something real

sound effects

effect

2 of 2

verb

effected; effecting

: to make happen : bring about

effect a change

Legal Definition

effect 1 of 2

noun

ef·fect

: something that is produced by an agent or cause

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

: the quality or state of being operative

when the new law goes into effect

effect

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to cause to come into being

: to bring about often by surmounting obstacles

effect a settlement of the dispute

: to put into operation

the duty of the legislature to effect the will of the citizens

effect 1 of 2

noun

as in outcome

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause better health is always one of the effects of improved hygiene

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

outcome
result
consequence
resultant
product
implication
issue
aftermath
development
aftereffect
upshot
precipitate
fate
outgrowth
fruit
matter of course
backwash
ramification
sequence
conclusion
corollary
sequel
child
repercussion
fallout
denouement
side effect
ripple
echo
blowback
afterglow
aftershock
by-product
dénouement
afterclap
side reaction
offshoot
spin-off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

cause
reason
consideration
factor
basis
occasion
base
causation
antecedent
ground
determinant
foundation
incentive
stimulus
source
origin
spring
mother
inspiration
impetus
root
groundwork
instigation

as in impact

the power to bring about a result on another religion has a profound effect on our lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

impact
influence
consequence
repercussion
sway
importance
significance
prestige
mark
clout
weight
domination
mastery
dominion
authority
pull
command
supremacy
sovereignty
sovranty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

weakness
impotence
helplessness
powerlessness
impotency

as in possession

effects plural transportable items that one owns the family packed up its household effects and moved to Florida

Synonyms & Similar Words

possession
things
belongings
goods
stuff
personal effects
holdings
personalty
personal property
furnishings
paraphernalia
gear
plunder
chattels
property
movables
moveables
duds
collateral
fixtures
appointments
treasures
valuables
tangibles
estate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

real estate
immovables

effect

2 of 2

verb

as in to cause

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) classroom presentations designed to effect greater interest in careers in scientific fields

Synonyms & Similar Words

cause
create
bring
prompt
generate
do
work
spawn
produce
induce
yield
effectuate
invoke
occasion
catalyze
make
draw on
bring about
beget
bring forth
engender
bring on
breed
promote
found
introduce
translate (into)
encourage
further
result (in)
institute
determine
inaugurate
pioneer
launch
give rise to
initiate
establish
father
begin
contribute (to)
decide
develop
start
render
foster
conduce (to)
enact
set up
forward
advance
innovate
nurture
cultivate
set
turn out
nourish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

limit
impede
restrict
control
suppress
dampen
subdue
curb
inhibit
retard
squelch
restrain
crush
smother
stifle
put down
quash
arrest
quell
check
squash
repress
kill
destroy
can
abolish
crack down (on)
rein (in)
still
snuff (out)
clamp down (on)
extinguish
liquidate
demolish
quench

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of effect are accomplish, achieve, discharge, execute, fulfill, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

The words accomplish and effect are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, 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

While the synonyms discharge and effect are close in meaning, discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

Although the words execute and effect have much in common, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

While in some cases nearly identical to effect, fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

The meanings of perform and effect largely overlap; however, perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

单词	effect
释义	effect 1 of 2 noun ef·fect i-ˈfekt e-, ē-, ə- plural effects 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 see also take effect 4 : power to bring about a result : influence the content itself of television … is therefore less important than its effect Current Biography see also take effect 5 effects plural : movable property : goods personal effects 6 : an outward sign : appearance 7 : accomplishment, fulfillment 8 a : purport, intent b : basic meaning : essence effect 2 of 2 verb effected; effecting; effects 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 Phrases 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 Synonyms Noun aftereffect aftermath backwash child conclusion consequence corollary development fate fruit issue outcome outgrowth precipitate product result resultant sequel sequence upshot 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 See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Economic effects of such high speed change are also unpredictable and somewhat chilling … Genevieve Stuttaford, Publisher's Weekly, 29 July 1996 Unlike the venom of coral snakes, fer-de-lance venom has no direct effect on the nervous system but digests muscle, destroys blood cells and causes hemorrhaging and massive edema (swelling). Robert K. Colwell, Natural History, April 1985 He now needs more of the drug to achieve the same effect. The experience has had a bad effect on him. Computers have had a profound effect on our lives. The effects of the drug soon wore off. This treatment causes fewer ill effects. The change in policy had little effect on most people. He was able to stop taking the drug without ill effect. The total effect of the painting was one of gloom. The color gives the effect of being warm. He achieves amazing effects with wood. Verb As the whole progress of mathematics from its ancient simplicities to what we call its "higher" modern developments has been effected by assuming impossibilities and inconceivabilities, your line of argument does not seem to me conclusive. Bernard Shaw circa 4 Nov. 1932, in Collected Letters: 1926–1950, 1988 When, at last, rescue is at hand, Jewitt has no hesitation in lying to his old friend and master, Maquinna, in order to effect his escape, although he does persuade the captain of the brig Lydia not to kill the chief. Carolyn Kizer, New York Times Book Review, 21 Feb. 1988 I had just written the Gossets that your address was Drujon Lane, so I would be obliged if you would drop them a card and tell them your release has been effected. Flannery O'Connor, The Habit of Being, 1979 Hitherto, while gathering up the discourse of Mr. Brocklehurst and Miss Temple, I had not, at the same time, neglected precautions to secure my personal safety; which I thought would be effected, if I could only elude observation. Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre, 1847 They are trying to effect a settlement of the dispute. The duty of the legislature is to effect the will of the people. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow had brokered a cease-fire in effect from Tuesday morning. Jared Malsin, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory that is in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday in central, northeastern and southeastern Oregon. oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2022 Flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect throughout the state Sunday night, and many have continued into Monday morning. Camila Pedrosa, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Only two main rules remain in effect: People who test positive for an infection must isolate for seven days, and masks must be worn in hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Similar laws are in effect in other states, but Simpson’s proposal – if enacted – would impose some of the harshest in the nation. al, 12 Sep. 2022 Flood warnings were in effect for the Fox River in Waukesha, the Root River in Franklin and Oak Creek in South Milwaukee. Joe Taschler, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 In effect, if not officially, Griner was a hostage—a term that the government, and many outside of it, has avoided using, partly for policy and procedural reasons. Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2022 The boil order will be in effect until the town has received three negative daily tests for the bacteria, the statement said. Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English effect, effete "achievement, result, capacity to produce a result, gist, purpose," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French effette, effect, borrowed from Latin effectus "carrying out (of a purpose or task), result, mode of operation," from effec-, variant stem of efficere "to make, construct, bring about, produce, carry out" (from ef-, assimilated form of ex- ex- entry 1 + facere "to do, make, bring about") + -tus, suffix of action nouns — more at fact Verb in part verbal derivative of effect entry 1, in part borrowed from Latin effectus, past participle of efficere "to make, bring about" — more at effect entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8a Verb 1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing effect bandwagon effect Auger effect cumulative effect Coriolis effect ground-effect machine Hall effect domino effect founder effect field-effect transistor ill effect in effect knock-on effect placebo effect side effect position effect to good/great/fine/outstanding effect to little/no effect to that effect to the effect that Zeeman effect greenhouse effect lake effect Bohr effect Hawthorne effect ripple effect photoelectric effect nocebo effect butterfly effect edge effect take effect snowball effect Doppler effect halo effect the greenhouse effect special effect white coat effect to the effect See More bandwagon effect Auger effect cumulative effect Coriolis effect ground-effect machine Hall effect domino effect founder effect field-effect transistor ill effect in effect knock-on effect placebo effect side effect position effect to good/great/fine/outstanding effect to little/no effect to that effect to the effect that Zeeman effect greenhouse effect lake effect Bohr effect Hawthorne effect ripple effect photoelectric effect nocebo effect butterfly effect edge effect take effect snowball effect Doppler effect halo effect the greenhouse effect special effect white coat effect to the effect See More Kids Definition effect 1 of 2 noun ef·fect i-ˈfekt 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 effect 2 of 2 verb effected; effecting : to make happen : bring about effect a change Medical Definition effect noun ef·fect i-ˈfekt : something that is produced by an agent or cause obtained the same effect with a smaller dose Legal Definition effect 1 of 2 noun ef·fect 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 2 of 2 transitive verb 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 effect 1 of 2 noun 1 as in outcome a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause better health is always one of the effects of improved hygiene Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance outcome result consequence resultant product implication issue aftermath development aftereffect upshot precipitate fate outgrowth fruit matter of course backwash ramification sequence conclusion corollary sequel child repercussion fallout denouement side effect ripple echo blowback afterglow aftershock by-product dénouement afterclap side reaction offshoot spin-off Antonyms & Near Antonyms cause reason consideration factor basis occasion base causation antecedent ground determinant foundation incentive stimulus source origin spring mother inspiration impetus root groundwork instigation See More 2 as in impact the power to bring about a result on another religion has a profound effect on our lives Synonyms & Similar Words impact influence consequence repercussion sway importance significance prestige mark clout weight domination mastery dominion authority pull command supremacy sovereignty sovranty Antonyms & Near Antonyms weakness impotence helplessness powerlessness impotency 3 as in possession effects plural transportable items that one owns the family packed up its household effects and moved to Florida Synonyms & Similar Words possession things belongings goods stuff personal effects holdings personalty personal property furnishings paraphernalia gear plunder chattels property movables moveables duds collateral fixtures appointments treasures valuables tangibles estate Antonyms & Near Antonyms real estate immovables effect 2 of 2 verb as in to cause to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) classroom presentations designed to effect greater interest in careers in scientific fields Synonyms & Similar Words cause create bring prompt generate do work spawn produce induce yield effectuate invoke occasion catalyze make draw on bring about beget bring forth engender bring on breed promote found introduce translate (into) encourage further result (in) institute determine inaugurate pioneer launch give rise to initiate establish father begin contribute (to) decide develop start render foster conduce (to) enact set up forward advance innovate nurture cultivate set turn out nourish Antonyms & Near Antonyms limit impede restrict control suppress dampen subdue curb inhibit retard squelch restrain crush smother stifle put down quash arrest quell check squash repress kill destroy can abolish crack down (on) rein (in) still snuff (out) clamp down (on) extinguish liquidate demolish quench See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of effect are accomplish, achieve, discharge, execute, fulfill, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles. effected sweeping reforms The words accomplish and effect are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, 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 While the synonyms discharge and effect are close in meaning, discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks. discharged his duties Although the words execute and effect have much in common, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent. executed the hit-and-run While in some cases nearly identical to effect, fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities. fulfilled their ambitions The meanings of perform and effect largely overlap; however, perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill. performed gymnastics Phrases Containing effect take effect take effect
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