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1.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
2.
an outward appearance
she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting
3.
(of a law) having legal validity
the law is still in effect
4.
a symptom caused by an illness or a drug
the effects of sleep loss
the effect of the anesthetic
5.
an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)
he just did it for effect
6.
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
'effect' - used as a verb
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produce
8.
act so as to bring into existence
effect a change
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derived forms
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1. Effect / Plural
effects
2. Effect / Past
effected
3. Effect / Third Person
effects
4. Effect / Present Participle
effecting
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