AFFECT


Meaning of AFFECT in English

v.tr. 1 pretend to have or feel (affected indifference). 2 (foll. by to + infin.) pretend. 3 assume the character or manner of; pose as (affect the freethinker). 4 make a show of liking or using (she affects fancy hats).

[ F affecter or L affectare aim at, frequent. of afficere (as AFFECT(1)) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.