What are synonyms for "affect"?

Synonyms for affect: influence, impact, alter, change, modify, sway.

affect synonyms, antonyms & meanings

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Definitions

﹒To have an influence on or produce a change in something.

﹒To move or stir the emotions of someone.

﹒To put on a false appearance or display of something.

Examples

﹒The cold weather will likely affect the growth of the crops this season.

﹒His decision to quit the team did not seem to affect his teammates' morale.

﹒Pollution can negatively affect the health of local wildlife in the area.

Synonyms

influence impact alter change modify sway shape

Antonyms

ignore neglect preserve maintain stabilize stagnate avoid

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