affects

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influence, affect emotionally v.
pretend, imitate v.

VERB

influence, affect emotionally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter change disturb influence interest involve touch upset

STRONG

impinge impress induce inspire modify move overcome perturb prevail regard relate stir sway transform

WEAK

act on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue hold keep order remain

STRONG

calm discourage dissuade leave alone stagnate stay surrender

VERB

pretend, imitate

Synonyms

STRONG

act adopt assume bluff contrive counterfeit fake feign playact sham simulate

WEAK

aspire to do a bit lay it on thick make out like put on put up a front take on

Antonyms

STRONG

stop tell truth

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affects

To build a detailed picture of how obesity affects the immune system, the researchers analyzed immune cells from four different groups of people.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026

Kate has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which affects connective tissue and was admitted to Hull Royal Infirmary with a suspected intestinal failure.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Loyola also started a return-to-school program because students with concussions have headaches that also affects their school work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

AI’s effect on the economy and monetary policy will depend on a wide range of unknowns concerning which sorts of firm prove most profitable, how AI affects employment, and other factors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

And wherever or whenever this kind of tragedy occurs, it affects us all.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine