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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 decision to stop producing The Gentleman’s Relish affects not just those of us that love it, but the cultural tapestry of British cuisine,” its organizer, Matthew Steeples, wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

These changes may help explain why dieting affects not only body size, but also food cravings, self control, and the drive to eat.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

A lot of young people feel like they can’t afford one, but I wonder about the cost of moving so frequently and how that affects our ability to save for a down payment.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Nearly 7,000 people in Wales live with MS, which affects the central nervous system and can cause symptoms including blurred vision and mobility problems.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“There’s rumored to be an entrance nearby to the last level of Asamando—the Eloko Forests. The Eloko corrupts everything it’s near. Weather. Plants. Friendships. It’s this corruption that affects the sands around here.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer