affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /

VERB

influence, affect emotionally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter change disturb influence interest involve touch upset

STRONG

impinge impress induce inspire modify move overcome perturb prevail regard relate stir sway transform

WEAK

act on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue hold keep order remain

STRONG

calm discourage dissuade leave alone stagnate stay surrender

VERB

pretend, imitate

Synonyms

STRONG

act adopt assume bluff contrive counterfeit fake feign playact sham simulate

WEAK

aspire to do a bit lay it on thick make out like put on put up a front take on

Antonyms

STRONG

stop tell the truth

Example Sentences

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Ministers later asked all 63 councils affected by the reorganisation if they required a delay to the elections due this year.

From BBC

Leaders from the other four states affected by this freeze are questioning why their funding is being cut off.

From Salon

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled at several airports, while Eurostar services and haulage have also been affected.

From BBC

Schools, hospitals and care homes are among the tens of thousands of properties which were affected in south-west Berlin.

From BBC

The 26-year-old was one of many young drivers who spoke to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.

From BBC