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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.


SIMPLE

The cold weather affects how well the plants grow.

CONTEXTUAL

The new government policy affects thousands of small businesses across the country.

COMPLEX

Scientists are still investigating how the rising ocean temperature affects the migration patterns of deep-sea creatures over several decades.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

Pitfall

the affects ofthe effects ofLearners often confuse the verb 'affect' with the noun 'effect'.

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