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affect
noun
verb
The conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
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ˈæ.fɛkt
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noun
The conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
verb
Act physically on; have an effect upon
“The medicine affects my heart rate”
verb
Have an effect upon
“Will the new rules affect me?”
verb
Make believe with the intent to deceive
“He feigned that he was ill”
verb
Have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
“This child impressed me as unusually mature”
verb
Connect closely and often incriminatingly
“This new ruling affects your business”
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The medicine affects my heart rate
Will the new rules affect me?
He feigned that he was ill
He shammed a headache
This child impressed me as unusually mature
This behavior struck me as odd
He was dumb-struck by the news
Her comments struck a sour note
This new ruling affects your business
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