Word AFFECT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

affect

🇺🇸 [əˈfɛkt]

Meanings

To influence or bring about a change in someone or something, often having an impact on emotions, behavior, or circumstances. Affecting can be direct or indirect, positive or negative, altering the course or outcome of a situation or a person’s feelings and perceptions.

Examples

• The new policy will affect everyone.
• His words affected her deeply.
• Weather changes can affect our mood.

Synonyms

influence • alter • impact

Antonyms

ignore • neglect • avoid