affect
Example Sentences
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Italian sides have failed to modernise their stadiums, which in turn affects their commercial operations.
From BBC
He argued that his daughter suffered from a personality disorder which affected her judgement.
From BBC
The administration’s efforts affect many households that include U.S. citizens.
They agree to attach their names to “How’s That?!” to lend it legitimacy, and are virtually powerless to affect the plots generated by a program their network has deceptively nicknamed Al.
From Salon
A UK government transition programme has also been set up to support workers, businesses and the wider community affected by changes at the steelworks.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.