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effect
noun as in result
Strongest matches
aftermath, consequence, development, event, fallout, issue, outcome, ramification, reaction, repercussion, response, side effect
Strong matches
aftereffect, backlash, backwash, conclusion, corollary, denouement, end, eventuality, flak, follow-up, fruit, outgrowth, precipitate, pursuance, reflex, sequel, sequence, spin-off, upshot, waves
Weak matches
noun as in impact, impression
verb as in carry out, accomplish
Strong matches
actualize, actuate, begin, buy, cause, complete, conceive, conclude, consummate, create, effectuate, execute, follow through, fulfill, generate, induce, initiate, invoke, make, perform, procure, produce, render, secure, sell, unzip, yield
Weak matches
bring off, bring on, carry through, do a number, do one's thing, do the job, do the trick, do to a T, draw on, get across, get to, give rise to, make it, make waves, pull it off, put across, turn out, turn the trick
Example Sentences
Proponents of ULA have repeatedly argued that it is too early to judge the measure’s effects on housing construction and say other factors have held back development in L.A., such as rising interest rates.
The operatic sound effects paired with each color were created by Lia Ouyang Rusli, who was tasked with the important role of not only composing the sounds for each color, but their respective emotions.
In her victim impact statement, Phyllis Ferns, spoke of her "loss and the enduring effect of the death of her son".
But its more lasting and destructive effect was to render political attacks on scientific research acceptable.
It's used to heart-wrenching effect on their debut album, singing of the physical ache of unrequited love, over delicately strummed guitars and brushed drums.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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