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    Affect

    /əˈfɛkt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    An observable emotion or emotional response.
    The patient displayed a flat affect during the evaluation.
    A feeling or emotional response.
    The play evoked a strong affect that lingered with the viewers.
    verb
    To have an influence on or make a change in.
    The weather can greatly affect our mood.
    To touch or move someone's emotions.
    Her story about overcoming adversity deeply affected the audience.
    To pretend or feign; to assume artificially.
    He tried to affect an air of confidence despite his nervousness.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Latin 'afficere', meaning 'to do to, to influence'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    affect change:
    to make a significant change in a situation or system.
    as it affects me:
    in a way that is relevant to me or my situation.
    affecting circumstances:
    situations that are emotionally impactful or significant.

    Related Words

    effect
    a change that is a result or consequence of an action.
    affection
    a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
    affective
    relating to moods, feelings, and attitudes.

    Slang Meanings

    to influence someone's feelings or actions in a way that is over the top.
    Her drama was just a way to affect people’s emotions.
    to show false emotions for display.
    He was just affecting sadness to get sympathy.