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effect

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1. effect - Noun

2. effect - Verb

Meaning

Execution; performance; realization; operation; as, the law goes into effect in May.

Manifestation; expression; sign.

In general: That which is produced by an agent or cause; the event which follows immediately from an antecedent, called the cause; result; consequence; outcome; fruit; as, the effect of luxury.

Power to produce results; efficiency; force; importance; account; as, to speak with effect.

Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; -- with to.

The purport; the sum and substance.

Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.

Goods; movables; personal estate; -- sometimes used to embrace real as well as personal property; as, the people escaped from the town with their effects.

To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be.

To bring to pass; to execute; to enforce; to achieve; to accomplish.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise Source: Internet

his decision had depressing consequences for business Source: Internet

he acted very wise after the event Source: Internet

he made a good impression Source: Internet

I wanted to create an impression of success Source: Internet

she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting Source: Internet

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