affect
af·fect (ə fekt′; for n. 2, af′ekt′)
transitive verb
- to have an effect on; influence; produce a change in bright light affects the eyes
- to move or stir the emotions of his death affected us deeply
Etymology: ME affecten < L affectare, to strive after < affectus, pp. of afficere, to influence, attack < ad-, to + facere, do
noun
- Obsolete a disposition or tendency
Etymology: Ger affekt < L affectus, state of mind or body: see affectthe
Psychol.- an emotion or feeling attached to an idea, object, etc.
- in general, emotion or emotional response
Related Forms:
- affectable af·fect′·able adjective
af·fect (a fekt′, ə-)
transitive verb
- to like to have, use, wear, be in, etc. she affects plaid coats
- to make a pretense of being, having, feeling, liking, etc.; feign to affect indifference
- Archaic to aim at; seek
Etymology: ME affecten < OFr affecter < L affectare, affect
Related Forms:
- affectable af·fect′·able adjective
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