effect synonyms

effect

n.

  1. Result

    conclusion, consequence, outcome; see result.

  2. Impact

    influence, impression, force; see impact 2.

give effect to

practice, employ, activate; see use 1.

in effect

in fact, as a result, actually, virtually; see essentially, really 1.

take effect

work, produce results, become operative; see act 1.

to the effect (that)

as a result, so that, therefore; see for. See syn. study at result.

effect

v.

  1. To bring about

    produce, cause, make; see begin 1, cause 2.

  2. To achieve

    accomplish, conclude, fulfill; see achieve 1, perform 1. See syn. study at perform.

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