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to affect
01
to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.
Transitive: to affect sth
Examples
The sudden loss of her job profoundly affected her emotional well-being.
The change in weather can affect people's moods and energy levels.
02
to cause illness or medical conditions in an individual
Transitive: to affect sb
Examples
The flu virus can quickly affect individuals, causing symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue.
Mosquito bites can affect individuals with diseases such as malaria or dengue fever.
03
to display or express an emotion, attitude, or demeanor that is not genuinely felt
Transitive: to affect an emotion or attitude
Examples
During the job interview, he tried to affect confidence, although he felt nervous inside.
She decided to affect happiness at the party, even though she was dealing with personal challenges.
04
to produce an emotional or cognitive influence or impact on someone or something
Transitive: to affect sb
Examples
The touching documentary about resilience and hope deeply affected the viewers.
The tragic news of a natural disaster can significantly affect communities, leaving residents in a state of shock and grief.
Affect
01
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
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