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Definitions

effect

[ih-fekt] / ɪˈfɛkt /

NOUN

result

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aftermath consequence development event fallout issue outcome ramification reaction repercussion response side effect

STRONG

aftereffect backlash backwash conclusion corollary denouement end eventuality flak follow-up fruit outgrowth precipitate pursuance reflex sequel sequence spin-off upshot waves

WEAK

can of worms causatum chain reaction end product

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause origin question source

STRONG

commencement start

WEAK

foundation

NOUN

impact, impression

Synonyms

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action fact force influence meaning power reality sense significance strength use

STRONG

clout drift efficacy efficiency enforcement essence execution implementation import imprint mark purport purpose tenor validity vigor weight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotence incapacity incompetence powerlessness weakness

STRONG

disregard failure inefficiency neglect unimportance

WEAK

beginning cause commencement foundation origin source start

VERB

carry out, accomplish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve bring about enact enforce implement realize

STRONG

actualize actuate begin buy cause complete conceive conclude consummate create effectuate execute follow through fulfill generate induce initiate invoke make perform procure produce render secure sell unzip yield

WEAK

bring off bring on carry through do a number do one's thing do the job do the trick do to a T draw on get across get to give rise to make it make waves pull it off put across turn out turn the trick

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail halt hinder lose neglect stop

STRONG

close deny destroy disallow discourage end finish forget give up ignore miss prevent refuse ruin veto

WEAK

overlook

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When many of these spins align in the same direction, their combined effect creates a strong, stable magnet, like the one in a compass or on a refrigerator door.

From Science Daily

But it is understood they were released in October and told to leave the Gulf state with immediate effect.

From BBC

For there are measures, announced ahead of today, yet to take effect.

From BBC

“I anticipate inflation to start coming back down later this year when the peak effect of tariffs on the inflation rate is behind us,” Williams said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hicks, asked about the effect on candidates of color, lauded the field’s accomplishments.

From Los Angeles Times

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