[noun] a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" Synonyms:consequence, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
[noun] an outward appearance; "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" Synonyms:impression
[noun] (of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in effect" Synonyms:force
[noun] a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"
[noun] an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); "he just did it for effect"
[noun] the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work Synonyms:essence, burden, core, gist
[verb] produce; "The scientists set up a shockwave" Synonyms:uate, bring about, set up
[verb] act so as to bring into existence; "effect a change"
