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Definitions of affect:

  • noun:   the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
  • verb:   act physically on; have an effect upon
  • verb:   have an effect upon
    Example: "Will the new rules affect me?"
  • verb:   have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
  • verb:   connect closely and often incriminatingly
    Example: "This new ruling affects your business"
  • verb:   make believe with the intent to deceive


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