v.tr. 1 a produce an effect on. b (of a disease etc.) attack (his liver is affected). 2 move; touch the feelings of (affected me deeply). °Often confused with effect, which as a verb means 'bring about; accomplish'. øøaffecting adj. affectingly adv. [F affecter or L afficere affect- influence (as AD-, facere do)]
AFFECT
Meaning of AFFECT in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012