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Effect

/ɪˈfɛkt/

The result or outcome of a cause.

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📖 Definitions of "Effect"

noun

1
The result or outcome of a cause.
"The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."
2
Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
3
Execution; performance; realization; operation.
4
An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
"The effect of flying was most convincing."

verb

1
To make or bring about; to implement.
"The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders."

🔄 Synonyms of "Effect"

15 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
essencenoun	The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
corenoun	In general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things.
issuenoun	The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:
consequencenoun	An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
carry outverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To fulfill.
impressionnoun	The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
outcomenoun	That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
set upverb	(transitive) To make ready for use.
effectuateverb	(transitive) To cause, bring about (an event); to accomplish, to carry out (a wish, plan etc.).
resultnoun	That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
upshotnoun	The final result, or outcome of something.
bring aboutverb	(transitive) To cause to take place.
burdennoun	A heavy load.
forcenoun	Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
gistnoun	(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Effect"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
consequencenoun	An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
outcomenoun	That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
resultnoun	That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.
upshotnoun	The final result, or outcome of something.
gistnoun	(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
bring aboutverb	(transitive) To cause to take place.
effectuateverb	(transitive) To cause, bring about (an event); to accomplish, to carry out (a wish, plan etc.).
set upverb	(transitive) To make ready for use.
essencenoun	The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
forcenoun	Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
carry outverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To fulfill.
burdennoun	A heavy load.
impressionnoun	The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
issuenoun	The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:
corenoun	In general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things.
causenoun	(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
casenoun	An actual event, situation, or fact.
purposenoun	The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
occurrencenoun	An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.
consequential	Having significant consequences; of importance.