[Noun] the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
Ex: the influence of parents on their children
[Verb]: have an influence on.
Ex: some voters were influenced to change their allegiances
[Noun] (in medicine and psychology) emotion or desire, especially as influencing behavior or action.
Ex: to assess the degree of positive and negative affect
[Verb] have an effect on; make a difference to. Ex: the dampness began to affect my health
Ex: your attitude will affect how successful you are
[Noun] a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
Ex: the lethal effects of hard drugs Ex: gentle music can have a soothing effect
[Noun] the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, movie, or broadcast.
Ex: the production relied too much on spectacular effects
[Verb] cause (something) to happen; bring about.
Ex: nature always effected a cure
Ex: The temperature reversal effected a major slowdown in the bacterial growth rate.
[Noun] the effect or influence of one person, thing, or action, on another.
Ex: our regional measures have had a significant impact on unemployment
Ex: Please consider a donation. Every dollar amount, large or small, makes an impact.
[Verb] have a strong effect on someone or something.
Ex: high interest rates have impacted on retail spending
Ex: the move is not expected to impact the company's employees
Reference:
- Google Translate
- Apple Dictionary
- https://web.mit.edu/course/21/21.guide/affect.htm