affects
v. B1 Intermediate US //əˈfɛkts// af·fects
v. to cause a change in someone or something. You use this when one thing has an influence on another.
v. to produce an effect upon; to influence or cause a change in a person, thing, or situation. Transitive — requires a direct object.
The cold weather affects how well the plants grow.
The new government policy affects thousands of small businesses across the country.
Scientists are still investigating how the rising ocean temperature affects the migration patterns of deep-sea creatures over several decades.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Pitfall
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