affects

af-fects · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Has an influence on; produces an effect or change in.

  2. 2.

    Touches the emotions of; moves deeply.

  3. 3.

    (Of a disease) Attacks or infects.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    affects adversely — Has a negative impact on.
  • •
    affects deeply — Has a profound emotional impact.

Related words

Antonyms: ignores, leaves alone
See also: affect, affected, affecting
Synonyms: impacts, influences, touches

Etymology

Third person singular present form of affect, from Latin afficere ("to do something to, act on"), from ad- ("to") + facere ("to do, make").