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What Does Affect Mean?

Verb

  • To change or influence something.
  • To make someone feel a certain way.
  • To make a part of the body sick or hurt.

Noun

Affect — Full Explanation

Affect means to change something or make it different. Like when you smile, it can make someone else happy.

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Affect Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
असर डालना (Asar Daalna)

Asar Daalna

प्रभाव (Prabhav)

Prabhav

असर (Asar)

Asar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Affect

What does 'affect' mean?
The word 'affect' means to have an influence on someone or something. For example, if it rains, it can affect our plans to play outside.
How do you pronounce 'affect'?
You pronounce 'affect' like this: 'uh-fekt'. It has two syllables.
What is the origin of the word 'affect'?
The word 'affect' comes from the Latin word 'afficere', which means to do something to someone or to have an effect on them.
What is the meaning of 'affect' in Bengali?
The word 'affect' in Bengali is 'প্রভাবিত করা' (Prabhābita karā).