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Learn to pronounce ef·fect

/əˈfek(t)/
noun
  1. a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
    "the lethal effects of hard drugs"
    synonyms: result, consequence, upshot, outcome, outturn, sequel, reaction, repercussions, reverberations, ramifications, end result, conclusion, termination, culmination, denouement, corollary, concomitant, aftermath, footprint, fruit(s), product, byproduct, sequelae, payoff, issue, success
  2. the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, movie, or broadcast.
    "the production relied too much on spectacular effects"
  3. personal belongings.
    "the insurance covers personal effects"
    synonyms: belongings, possessions, personal possessions, personal effects, goods, worldly goods, chattels, goods and chattels, accoutrements, appurtenances, property, paraphernalia, luggage, baggage, rubbish, gear, tackle, kit, things, stuff, junk, bits and pieces, bits and bobs, clobber, gubbins, shit, crap

verb
cause (something) to happen; bring about.
"nature always effected a cure"
synonyms: achieve, accomplish, carry out, succeed in, realize, attain, manage, bring off, carry off, carry through, execute, conduct, fix, engineer, perform, do, perpetrate, discharge, fulfill, complete, finish, consummate, conclude, cause, bring about, cause to happen/occur, initiate, put in place, create, produce, make, give rise to, provoke, call forth, occasion, bring to pass, generate, originate, engender, precipitate, actuate, wreak, kindle, effectuate

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