I. noun
1.
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the effect of the medicine was dizziness
Synonyms: aftereffect, aftermath, causatum, consequence, corollary, end product, event, eventuality, issue, outcome, precipitate, result, sequel, sequence, upshot
Related Word: pursuance; development, fruit, outgrowth, ramification; denouement, repercussion; conclusion, end; side effect
Contrasted words: antecedent, determinant, occasion, reason; base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork
Antonyms: cause
2.
effects plural
Synonyms: possession 2, belongings, chattels, goods, lares and penates, movables, things
3.
the force of impression of one thing on another
had a profound effect on our lives
Synonyms: impact, imprint, influence, mark, repercussion
Related Word: backlash, backwash; recoil, reflex, response; aftereffect, aftermath
II. verb
1.
to induce to come into being
specific genes effect specific bodily characters
Synonyms: bring about, cause, draw on, make, produce, secure
Related Word: conceive, create, generate; bring on, induce; enact, render, turn out, yield
Contrasted words: impede, limit, restrict; repress, suppress
2.
to carry to a successful conclusion
found a pass that allowed them to effect passage through the mountains
Synonyms: bring off, carry out, carry through, effectuate; compare fulfill 1, perform 2
Related Word: actualize, realize; achieve, procure
Contrasted words: fail, fall down
3.
Synonyms: enforce , implement, invoke