effects

Từ điển WordNet

    n.

  • property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business; personal effects

    she left some of her personal effects in the house

    I watched over their effects until they returned

    n.

  • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; consequence, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot

    the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise

    his decision had depressing consequences for business

    he acted very wise after the event

  • an outward appearance; impression

    he made a good impression

    I wanted to create an impression of success

    she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting

  • (of a law) having legal validity; force

    the law is still in effect

  • a symptom caused by an illness or a drug

    the effects of sleep loss

    the effect of the anesthetic

  • an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)

    he just did it for effect

  • the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work; essence, burden, core, gist

    v.

  • produce; effectuate, set up

    The scientists set up a shock wave

  • act so as to bring into existence

    effect a change

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

effects|effected|effecting
syn.: accomplish achieve cause complete determine evoke execute influence make perform produce
ant.: cause