affects

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

Example Sentences

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The broader culture also affects how workplaces approach these issues.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Crinetics primarily develops products to treat endocrine disorders, including acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder caused by the overproduction of growth hormone, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a condition that affects the adrenal glands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Microsoft on June 25 said it will raise the price of its Xbox video game consoles worldwide as a component-cost surge fueled by AI affects the industry.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

The chaotic motion of air and fluids affects weather patterns, climate systems, and aircraft performance.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

It is a situation that even affects Lincoln’s family.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly