affect1

Meaning of affect in English

Verb

1. have a direct and often harmful effect on

Smoking affects your health.

2. touch or disturb the emotions of

She was much affected by the sad news.

3. cause disease or infection in; attack or infect

The disease affected his brain.

affect2

Verb

1. assume the manner of; imitate

She affects an Oxford accent.

2. pretend to have, feel, or do something that you do not; simulate

He affected ignorance.
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