effect

effect
ef|fect1 [ ı`fekt ] noun ***
1. ) count or uncount a change that is produced in one person or thing by another:
an adverse/beneficial effect (=a bad/good effect): East German companies were suffering the adverse effects of German economic union.
effect on/upon: Scientists are studying the chemical's effect on the environment.
have an effect on something: Any change in lifestyle will have an effect on your health.
have some/little/no effect: The NAFTA agreement has had little effect on the lives of most Americans.
reduce/counter the effect(s) of something: Relaxation can reduce the negative effects of stress on the immune system.
2. ) count an appearance or reaction that is deliberately produced, for example by a writer, artist, or musician:
The bold colors in this room create a dramatic effect.
That's exactly the effect I wanted.
get/produce/achieve an effect: Students should learn how they can achieve different stylistic effects in their writing.
a ) effects plural special artificial images and sounds created for a movie: SPECIAL EFFECTS:
I didn't think much of the plot, but the effects were amazing.
b ) count usually singular an artificial appearance given to a surface or to an object:
marble-effect wallpaper
3. ) count usually singular TECHNICAL something that regularly happens, according to a law, for example in science:
the Doppler effect
what economists call the multiplier effect
4. ) effects or personal effects plural FORMAL the things that belong to you
come into effect
if a new rule or law comes into effect, it starts to be used:
The law came into effect on New Year's Day.
come into effect from: The tax came into effect from April 1st.
for effect
if you do something for effect, you do it in order to impress people
in effect
1. ) used for giving a summary of what you think the situation really is:
In effect, this means we'll all have to work longer hours for the same pay.
2. ) if a law or rule is in effect, it is operating:
There's still a flood watch in effect across much of southwestern Ohio.
put/bring/carry something into effect
to start to use a plan or idea so that it becomes real and has practical results:
I hope the government will put the report's main recommendations into effect.
take effect
1. ) to start to produce the results that were intended:
Try to relax for a couple of hours until the pills take effect.
Measures to reduce costs are beginning to take effect.
2. ) if a new rule or law takes effect, it starts to be used:
The new schedule will take effect from the beginning of May.
to the effect that or to this/that effect
used for showing that you are giving a general idea of what someone said instead of their actual words:
Harry murmured something to the effect that they would all meet Margaret soon enough.
Then Sally said, Who is this then? or words to that effect.
to good/full/little etc. effect
used for saying what kind of result something has:
He has used my advice to good effect.
The concerto's slow movement was used to memorable effect in the movie 2001.
He turned the key in the ignition but to no effect.
with effect from FORMAL
used for saying when something will start:
Trade sanctions have been imposed with effect from April 1.
I am resigning from the party with immediate effect.
=> SIDE EFFECT
effect
ef|fect 2 [ ı`fekt ] verb transitive FORMAL *
to make something happen: CARRY OUT:
If correctly administered, such drugs can effect radical cures.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • Effect — Ef*fect , n. [L. effectus, fr. efficere, effectum, to effect; ex + facere to make: cf. F. effet, formerly also spelled effect. See {Fact}.] 1. Execution; performance; realization; operation; as, the law goes into effect in May. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • effect — ef·fect 1 n 1: something that is produced by an agent or cause 2 pl: personal property (1) at property: goods …   Law dictionary

  • effect — n 1 Effect, result, consequence, upshot, aftereffect, aftermath, sequel, issue, outcome, event are comparable in signifying something, usually a condition, situation, or occurrence, ascribable to a cause or combination of causes. Effect is the… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • effect — [e fekt′, ifekt′; ] often [ ēfekt′, əfekt′] n. [ME < OFr (& L) < L effectus, orig., pp. of efficere, to bring to pass, accomplish < ex , out + facere, DO1] 1. anything brought about by a cause or agent; result 2. the power or ability to… …   English World dictionary

  • effect — que l art fait, Effectio artis. Effect et pouvoir, Effectus. Homme de peu d effect, Parum efficax homo. Tout l effect d amitié git en mesme vouloir, Vis amicitiae est in animorum consensione. Laquelle signification approcha si trespres de l… …   Thresor de la langue françoyse

  • effect — ► NOUN 1) a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause. 2) the state of being or becoming operative. 3) the extent to which something succeeds or is operative: wind power can be used to great effect. 4) (effects) personal …   English terms dictionary

  • Effect — Effect, Wirkung, Erfolg, wird besonders von einer erhöhten, einer überraschenden Wirkung gebraucht. In der Kunst darf der Künstler wohl den Effect anbringen, jedoch ohne die Harmonie der einzelnen Theile unter einander zu stören; er darf nicht… …   Damen Conversations Lexikon

  • Effect — Effect, from Latin effectus performance, accomplishment can be used in various meanings: * Any result of another action or circumstance (see pragma , phenomenon, list of effects); * Cause and effect are the relata of causality; * In movies and… …   Wikipedia

  • effect — [n1] result aftereffect, aftermath, backlash, backwash, can of worms*, causatum, chain reaction*, conclusion, consequence, corollary, denouement, development, end, end product, event, eventuality, fallout, flak*, follow through, follow up, fruit …   New thesaurus

  • Effect — Ef*fect , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Effected}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Effecting}.] 1. To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be. [1913 Webster] So great a body such exploits to effect. Daniel. [1913 Webster] 2. To bring to pass; to execute; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • effect — (n.) late 14c., a result, from O.Fr. efet (13c., Mod.Fr. effet) result, execution, completion, ending, from L. effectus accomplishment, performance, from pp. stem of efficere work out, accomplish, from ex out (see EX (Cf. ex )) + facere to do… …   Etymology dictionary

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